Under the direction of the RN Supervisor or Site Manager, the Medical Assistant supports the patient by actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team and assists providers in the delivery of primary care services.

This is a part-time, working 24 hours per week, and an occasional Saturday 8 : 30a-12p. Schedules may be subject to change.

Who we are :

With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay.

We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.

Our Mission :

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision :

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Requirements :

• MA's are required to be certified or completion of course work and equivalent experience and would be hired as Med Tech.
• Acceptable certification : CMA certification through the American Association of Medical AssistantsRMA certification through American Medical TechnologistsCCMA certification through National Healthcareer AssociationNCMA certification through National Center for Competency TestingNRCMA certification through National Association for Health Professionals
• Basic typing skills and the ability to use computer software systems.
• Basic Life Support / CPR training, certification, or the ability to become certified

Responsibilities :

• Greet patients, complete and verify forms, and direct patients to exam rooms
• Take vital signs document information in the electronic medical records system
• Assist with examination and procedures and complete necessary cleanup
• Implement provider orders (immunizations, testing, obtaining lab specimens, documenting results, etc.)
• Tactfully deal with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situations
• Follow directions and work effectively with professional and paraprofessional staff
• Manage time effectively
• Manage clinic flow for assigned providers
• Prepare charts for visits, file patient information, and assist with medical records duties
• Retrieve and distribute results to health care providers, laboratories, and medical records as directed. Give abnormal results to provider
• Request test results and referral information from other offices and update patients’ charts accordingly
• Contact patients who are due for services and schedule appointments
• Sterilize and clean equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits :

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• Generous Paid Time Off benefit
• Paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Vendor discounts and much more!

Deadline : We are accepting applications for this position until the position is filled.

Last updated : 2024-05-22