Medical Assistant-Varied Position

Lifecare of West Michigan is seeking a Medical Assistant that is looking for a full-time position and thrives on variety . We are looking for an individual that has experience with geriatric patient care, experience with triage, and the ability to deliver great customer service both in person and over the telephone. This varied position requires time spent in the office setting as well as time on the road conducting home visits to install patient remote monitoring equipment in the Mid-West Michigan area.

Position Objective:

Medical Assistants perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks. These tasks include monitoring of chronic conditions, supporting clinicians, and patient education. They are an essential part of the advanced care team and facilitate meeting the goals of the RPM Program. They maintain knowledge of care management, behavioral health, and chronic disease self-management resources available to patients and facilitate patients’ adoption of these services. They play an integral role in promoting access to appropriate care, including transitional care services for vulnerable patients recently discharged from the hospital or ED.

Position Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
• Proven work experience as a medical assistant
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and EMR
• Report in-person (this is not a work from home position)
• References
• Experience with acute issues pertaining to chronic conditions
• Willing to cover large territory. On the road travel required Muskegon, Oceana, Mason, Manistee, Newaygo, and Lake counties as well.

Job Types: Full-time – Monday through Friday – 8am-4pm

Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour is based on experience and is negotiable

We pay Mileage Reimbursement

Lifecare of West Michigan is a part of a network of health providers, The Home Care Group, which have been providing health care services for over 35 years. We pride ourselves on providing the best, out-come based care for our patients. We believe that care begins with our highly skilled staff. Located in three states throughout the Midwest and Florida, our network offers the security and growth opportunities of a larger corporation without sacrificing the family-oriented personal experience that gave us our start over 35 years ago.

Lifecare of West Michigan provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office
• Telehealth

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you worked with the geriatric population?
• Are you willing to cover a large territory that consists of Muskegon, Oceana, Mason, Lake, and Newaygo counties?
• Did you attend and complete an accredited medical assisting program?

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rothbury, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road