Medical Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team at Grand Primary Care as a Medical Assistant, where your energetic and compassionate approach will make a meaningful difference in patient care. Grand Primary Care is a private practice Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine outpatient clinic in Grandville. This is a full-time (36 hours per week), on-site Medical Assistant role, $19.68-$23 per hour. In this vital role, you will support clinical and clerical operations by streamlining patient intake, assisting with procedures and scheduling, and ensuring smooth clinic flow. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while delivering exceptional service to diverse patient populations.

Our Mission

To provide compassionate, evidence-based care that meets patients where they are, combining medical expertise with individual goals to build sustainable, whole-person health.

What is Lifestyle Medicine?

Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical specialty that applies therapeutic lifestyle interventions to treat, reverse, and prevent chronic conditions like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and overweight/obesity. The six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine are optimal nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connectedness, and risky substance avoidance. The ideal candidate for this Medical Assistant role should value these principles and be prepared to support patients in pursuit of healthy lifestyle changes.

Duties

• Answer phone calls to schedule appointments and respond to patient inquiries
• Perform patient intake by collecting medical histories, updating records, and verifying insurance information using athenahealth Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Measure vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature to assist clinicians in diagnosis and treatment planning
• Perform point of care testing, including, but not limited to, rapid strep tests, influenza tests, COVID tests, urinalysis, and EKGs
• Assist with clinical procedures including medication administration, wound care, and immunization administration
• Manage medical documentation with accuracy to ensure proper billing and record keeping
• Prepare examination rooms by cleaning equipment, setting up supplies for procedures, and maintaining a clean environment
• Provide excellent patient service by answering questions, offering reassurance, and coordinating follow-up appointments

Requirements

• Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant is required for this role
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Familiarity with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other relevant laws to ensure compliance
• Reliable transportation

Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to support accurate patient assessments
• Experience with athenahealth EHR system for documentation, scheduling, and billing purposes in outpatient or hospital settings
• Ability to perform clinical tasks such as conducting vital signs assessments and administering immunizations
• Excellent patient service skills with a caring attitude toward diverse populations
• Proficient with typewritten and verbal communication
• Knowledge of ICD coding standards for accurate diagnosis documentation
• Competence in handling intake processes efficiently while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to expand their clinical expertise in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine while helping patients take steps toward a healthier lifestyle.