Medical Assistant III Thoracic Surgery

Corewell Health is offering a $1000 sign on bonus for external applicants.

This position includes surgical scheduling front desk duties and working 2 half days a month at our Dearborn clinic.

About Corewell Health Outpatient Clinics

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.

Scope of work

Under the direction of management and physician leadership performs and oversees functions related to the clinical activities including but not limited to: maintains patient flow by assisting and promoting the delivery of primary and preventative health care performs technical procedures lab protocols and clinically oriented activities under physician/provider direction. The Medical Assistant III 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.

• Acts as an assistant to the physician/provider by providing primary healthcare and patient care management.
• Collaborates work efforts with the clerical staff to optimize operations and patient flow.
• Interacts with outside healthcare facilities and agencies involving patient care and insurance.
• Maintains updated competencies demonstrating ability to speak to leadership and accreditation bodies about process and workflow.
• Perform front office duties to provide coverage as needed.
• Provide coverage in other departments or locations as needed.
• Demonstrates excellent customer services skills and supports the model of patient and family centered care.
• Performs and is formally assigned (2) of the additional responsibilities as part of their primary duties which should be at least 20% or more of dedicated time:
  Primary Care gaps in care identification outreach and chart preparation
  Residency clinic role
  High level disinfection
  Designated new hire preceptor
  Role in practice participating in or leading special programs/grants (i.e. CPC Plus SIM Vaccine for Child Program process improvement service excellence ambassador)
  Care management (PDCMs)
  Qualified language interpreter
  Super User for EPIC or specific competency
  Advanced provider support assisting with complex procedures and/or infusion/chemo scheduling.
  Multi-site/flexible float pool assignment

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Completion of a competency-based accredited MA program including a clinical rotation or equivalent experience. Team members may have other certifications and hire dates before November 1 2025
• 1 year (12 months) MA experience; or completed CH MA internship and (6) months MA experience; or completed CH MA apprenticeship program Required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 days from hire Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 days from hire required

• CRT-Medical Assistant Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant American Registry (ARMA) - ARMA American Medical Technologists within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant Certified (CCMA) - NHA National HealthCareer Association within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals within 90 Days required Or
• LIC-License Practical Nursing (LPN) - State of Michigan upon hire Required

About Us (Corewell Health)

People are at the heart of everything we do and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes innovation strong community partnerships philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60000 dedicated people including more than 11500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals 300 outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities and Priority Health a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration we are reimagining a better more equitable model of health and wellness.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC