Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Under the direction of a licensed professional, the Medical Assistant performs and oversees functions within scope of practice related to the clinical activities, including but not limited to: maintaining patient flow by assisting and promoting the delivery of health care, performs technical procedures and clinically-oriented activities. The Medical Assistant will assist management in achieving office efficiencies in accordance with stated policies/procedures to ensure efficient operations with a focus on supporting physicians, clinic staff and management, which embodies the "Service First" philosophy to promote customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with scope of practice.
• Performs necessary administrative duties to ensure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record.
• Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Greets and communicates with patients and families in a manner consistent with care and respect. Communicates, collaborates and anticipates the needs of the other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
• Collects, monitors and reports patient data/needs to licensed team members as directed. Follows documentation standards.
• Demonstrates high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Commits to continuous improvement of patient experience, which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organizational data. Adheres to the organization's published values, standards and policies.
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Assists providers with examinations, procedures and/or treatments by preparing patient and ensuring appropriate supplies/equipment are readily available. Prepares, administers and documents medications that are within scope of practice and directed by the provider.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on, in-person clinical skills training OR a minimum of one (1) year of experience working specifically in the role of a Medical Assistant, LPN, Paramedic or EMT performing direct patient care and clinical support functions consistent with MA scope of practice.
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants 120 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Health career Association 120 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing 120 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals 120 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists 120 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Preferred

• 1 year of relevant experience Working in a physician practice or healthcare setting

How Corewell Health Cares For You

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet

Department Name

Walk In Clinic - Watervliet Prof Svcs

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends