Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinic

Be the heartbeat of our practice. We're looking for a Medical Assistant who loves fast-paced days, meaningful patient connections, and being the calm, capable presence that keeps an ambulatory office running smoothly. If you thrive on variety--rooming patients, assisting providers, managing clinical tasks, and making people feel genuinely cared for--this is your place. You won't be a cog in a machine here; you'll be a valued part of a close-knit team where your skills, compassion, and attention to detail truly make a difference every single day. We are an academic medical facility. You will be part of the teaching team for the next generation of physicians. Plus, enjoy work-life balance with no nights, no weekends, and 11 paid holidays. This career allows you to actively participate in coordination of patient flow and services with a focus on patient centered care. As a medical assistant for WMed, you will collect patient information related to the patient visit or procedure. Assisting with patient care and administering approved medication is a major part of the day. Assisting physician and team members with with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Maintaining a positive attitude while providing assistance in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary clinic. Assisting in optimizing education for residents and students in Program rotation. To share this posting, please use this link WMed has opportunities for: Medical Assistant I - no certification required! Experience in a clinical setting required. $15.90 - $18.55/hour +, dependent upon experience as a medical assistant or equivalent/relevant clinical position. Medical Assistant II - must have current medical assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and experience in a clinical setting. $17.45 - $20.35/hour +, dependent upon years of experience and certification. Medical Assistant III - must have current medical assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and several years' experience in a clinical setting. Those with leadership and training experience will be given preference. $19.65 - $22.90/hour +, dependent upon years of experience as a medical assistant and leadership experience. We offer a Monday - Friday schedule between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (nights and weekends off!). Our full time employees receive 8 full-day and 2 half-day paid holidays, an 8 hour preference holiday, 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year, and an extremely generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual as well as an annual wellness reimbursement of $300. Tuition reimbursement is available within the first year of full time employment. BENEFITS Wellness reimbursement. Continuing education and tuition reimbursement. Employer-funded retirement plan. Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution. Flexible work solutions based on position and department. Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one. Paid holidays. Paid volunteer time. Paid preferred holiday. No nights, no weekends. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for patient flow and room assignments. Obtains age-appropriate vital signs upon admission. Collects patient information pertinent to physician visit or procedure. Assists physicians and team by preforming ordered treatments and tests. Performs competency-based point of care waived testing. Administers IM SubQ and PO medication as approved. Documents patient care and actions per clinic standard. Facilitates scheduling for diagnostic workups, procedures, referrals, and appointments. Refers abnormal lab work to physicians for appropriate follow up. Pends prescription refills. Prepares, maintains, and cleans exam rooms. Administers immunizations following protocols Completes prior authorizations for patient medications Preforms 12 lead EKGs and places Holter Monitors for patients as ordered Manages Clinical in-boxes Participates in mentorship of medical students in immunization administration for immunization rotation. Maintains equipment; orders supplies as needed. Discusses day-to-day issues with the team leader for resolution. Directs incoming calls to appropriate resource. Maintains CEUs required by certification/registration. Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects. Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions. All other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine