Community Health Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Wayne County Healthy Communities Peace Baptist Church - 13450 Goddard St. Hamtramck, MI 48212

About the role

The Community Health Medical Assistant supports the mission of the Neighborhood Wellness Center by providing high-quality patient care, preventive health screenings, and health education in both clinic and community-based settings. Working under the supervision of the Community Health Nurse and providers, the CMA plays a key role in patient engagement, clinical workflow, and outreach activities designed to address chronic disease prevention and improve health equity in underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support & Screenings:
  • Perform preventive health screenings (e.g., blood pressure, blood glucose)
  • Collect and record vital signs and intake information accurately
  • Support immunization and vaccination workflows under RN/provider supervision
  • Assist in point-of-care testing (POCT) and specimen collection
• Care Coordination & Outreach:
  • Participate in community-based outreach events (e.g., health fairs, school screenings, church/wellness events)
  • Assist the Community Health RN & CHWs in connecting patients to medical, behavioral health, and social services
  • Conduct reminder calls and follow-ups for patients needing additional screenings or services
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work with Community Health RN, CHWs, and providers to ensure smooth clinic flow and comprehensive patient care
  • Support interns and volunteers during outreach activities
  • Participate in staff meetings, huddles, and quality improvement initiatives
• Quality & Compliance:
  • Adhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA standards
  • Ensure accurate, timely documentation of screenings and patient interactions
  • Follow FQHC and AAAHC clinical protocols and workflows
• Travel & Flexibility:
  • Demonstrate flexibility by traveling between clinic sites to provide coverage as needed
  • Able to travel to required trainings

Qualifications

• Professional Conduct & Customer Service:
  • Demonstrates respect and professionalism when interacting with patients, visitors, providers, and colleagues
  • Provides prompt, respectful, and solution-focused customer service
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA and organizational privacy policies
• Teamwork & Communication:
  • Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, willingly offering and accepting assistance
  • Communicates clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing
  • Actively listens and responds constructively to feedback from patients, peers, and supervisors
  • Keeps appropriate team members informed and participates in team meetings
• Initiative & Accountability:
  • Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and accountability in attendance and job performance
  • Completes tasks independently with minimal supervision and meets deadlines
  • Shows willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support colleagues as needed
  • Continuously looks for ways to improve work processes and patient care
• Clinical & Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems, including documentation and data entry
  • Understands and applies medical terminology accurately
  • Demonstrates proper use, maintenance, and sterilization of medical equipment and instruments
  • Skilled in performing routine clinical tasks including vitals, lab tests, immunizations, and basic procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One (1) year experience in a healthcare environment
• One (1) year experience providing office reception services
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA) is preferred, but not mandatory
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Pay

Up to $20.00 hourly (based on experience and qualifications)

Schedule

Part-Time