Medical Assistant - Float

About the role

This role is ideal for an MA who enjoys variety, adaptability, and supporting multiple teams across Cherry Health's organization. Travel between clinics is expected.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, complete vitals, immunizations, and point-of-care testing
• Support providers with clinical procedures and documentation
• Deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed care
• Audit and update patient information in the EHR
• Manage clinic flow by greeting patients, determining needs, and directing patients to the examining room
• Prepare for and assist providers with examinations and procedures
• Implement provider orders, including blood draws, ECGs, labs, dressings, treatments, refills, and routine testing procedures
• Document results in the EHR as appropriate
• Prepare specimens for transportation, complete necessary forms, and arrange for transportation
• File patient information and assist with medical records responsibilities
• May require travel to other sites based on program/site needs

Requirements

Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or attainment of one of the following certifications: CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, ARMA, NRCMA
• Completion of an in-house specialties training program, including competency in using all organizational electronic health record templates
• Experience in medical assisting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above

Skills

• Basic Life Support/CPR certification
• Ability to perform routine healthcare tasks, enter data, and generate reports in the EHR
• Ability to effectively coach, train, and mentor others
• Ability to work sensitively with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situations
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively with both professional and paraprofessional staff
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
• Basic typing skills and proficiency with computer software systems

Benefits

Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5% MET and MESP
529 Savings Plans
Pet Insurance!
Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The salary range for this position is $35,000 - $45,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, on-site position. Work hours will fall within the standard clinic hours of the site you are supporting that day.