Medical Assistant Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Medical Assistant Opportunity at Corewell HealthCorewell Health is offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus for this opportunity! Sign-On Bonus for External applicants or current CHW MA Apprentice Students onlyPediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine is a specialty department located at Helen Devos Children's Care Center at 35 Michigan St NE, Suite 3003 Grand Rapids MI 49503. This serves as our primary location, but we also have outreach locations in Traverse City and Lansing. Our specialists offer a broad range of treatments and procedures aimed at helping patients breathe more easily. We address a wide variety of respiratory conditions, from minor infections to chronic, complex, and rare disorders.An exciting highlight of our department is that Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is a nationally accredited cystic fibrosis care center, leading the most current cystic fibrosis specialty research as a Therapeutic Development Network Center designated by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This means we bring cutting-edge research and new therapies directly to our local cystic fibrosis community.Additionally, we offer the only pediatric sleep program in West Michigan, flexible bronchoscopy to examine and treat complex airway problems, and a special breathing test tailored for young children or those with special needs. For technology-dependent children, we provide a pediatric home ventilator clinic. We also take pride in having the only pediatric pulmonary function testing lab in West Michigan.The role of the MA is crucial in supporting the provider team and the clinic. They are responsible for rooming patients, facilitating patient flow in the clinic, handling patient checkouts and scheduling follow-up appointments in the exam room, administering vaccines, preparing charts, and performing additional administrative tasks.Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.As a Medical Assistant with Corewell Health, you'll be a member of our clinical support team and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of the best possible care. You'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent RequiredCompletion 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 Required1 year of relevant experience in a physician practice or healthcare setting PreferredAHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 90 DaysOne of the following Required within 120 Days AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)NHA Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)NCCT Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)NAHP Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)