Medical Assistant Family 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 only.About the UnitThe Kentwood location serves a large and diverse patient population and supports a wide range of roles dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. The care team consists of 12 Medical Assistants, 1 LPN, 2 ambulatory registered nurses, 13 providers (including physicians and advanced practice providers), 5 Patient Service Representatives, 2 behavioral health professionals, a community health worker, and a pharmacist.The unit partners with local refugee programs and routinely supports non–English-speaking patients. Onsite resources include a Vietnamese interpreter as well as phone and iPad devices to facilitate language translation services.As a large practice, the unit offers opportunities for professional growth and development across all roles. Both the onsite manager and supervisor have clinical backgrounds. Daily responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, administering vaccines and medications, completing in-basket work, answering phones, and performing point-of-care testing. Newly hired individuals will complete an onsite training period and be paired with a Senior Medical Assistant for mentorship and support.Being a large practice, there is room for growth and development within each role. Both the on-site manager and supervisor come from clinical backgrounds. Day to day tasks include rooming patients, obtaining vitals, vaccine and medication administration, in basket work, answering phones, and point of care testing. The person hired into this role will go through an onsite training period where they will be budded with one of the Senior MAs.Hours of work are open to change based on provider assigned but here's an example: Monday 9 am to 7 pm, Tuesday 6:30 am to 5 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am to 6 pm, Thursday 7:30 am to 6 pm, Friday 6:30 am to 5 pm.About Outpatient ClinicsCorewell 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 workAs 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)Primary LocationSITE - Care Center Breton - 4600 Breton Rd SE - KentwoodDepartment NameFamily Medicine Breton Care Ctr - Medical Group WestEmployment TypeFull timeShiftDay (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of Work6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Days WorkedMonday to FridayWeekend FrequencyN/ACURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.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.You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.