Medical Assistant General Surgery

Job Summary

This is a Medical Assistant role that may also provide coverage for front desk, surgery scheduling, and Patient Services Representative responsibilities as needed. Under the direction of a licensed professional, the Medical Assistant performs and oversees functions within scope of practice related to the clinical activities, including but not limited to: maintaining patient flow by assisting and promoting the delivery of health care, performing technical procedures and clinically-oriented activities.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with scope of practice.
• Performs necessary administrative duties to ensure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record.
• Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Greets and communicates with patients and families in a manner consistent with care and respect.
• Communicates, collaborates and anticipates the needs of the other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
• Collaborates with licensed team members to collect, monitor and report patient data/needs as directed.
• Follows documentation standards.
• Demonstrates high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Commits to continuous improvement of patient experience, which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organizational data.
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Aids providers with examinations, procedures and/or treatments by preparing patient and ensuring appropriate supplies/equipment are readily available.
• Prepares, administers and documents medications that are within scope of practice and directed by the provider.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a competency-based Medical Assistant training program
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross

Preferred

• 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting

Corewell Health cares for you

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

Schedule

Primary Location: SITE - Care Center Niles - 42 N St Joseph Ave - Niles
Department Name: General Surgery Niles Care Ctr - Medical Group South
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
Days Worked: Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency: N/A

Application Information

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