5 Medical Assistant - Heart of the City Internal Medicine Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
Cherry Health is Hiring a Medical Assistant - Heart of the City Internal Medicine Near Grand Rapids, MI
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 full time benefit eligible position working 40 hours per week. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm, an occasional evening until 7/8p, and an occasional Saturday 9:00a-12p. Schedules may be subject to change.
**Pay for this position starts at $17/hour but could be more based on years of experience**
Who we are:
Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. 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.
- MA's are required to be certified. Acceptable certification:
- CMA certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants
- RMA certification through American Medical Technologists
- CCMA certification through National Healthcareer Association
- NCMA certification through National Center for Competency Testing
- NRCMA 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
- 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!
- 3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
- Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
- Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 7 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match – fully vested from day 1
- MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
- Pet Insurance!
- Vendor discounts and much more!
Cherry Health requires all team members, including temps, contractors, interns, residents, students, etc. to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions. Cherry Health is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$36k-43k (estimate)
04/18/2024
06/16/2024
nalleyarms.com
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
25 - 50
2015
LESLIE BOONSTRA
<$5M
Ancillary Healthcare
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