Medical Assistant III Primary Care

Corewell Health is offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants.

About the role

Under the direction of management and physician leadership, performs and oversees functions related to the clinical activities including, but not limited to: maintains patient flow by assisting and promoting the delivery of primary and preventative health care, performs technical procedures, lab protocols and clinically oriented activities under physician/provider direction. The Medical Assistant III will assist management in achieving office efficiencies in accordance with stated policies/procedures to ensure efficient operations with a focus on supporting physicians, clinic staff and management which embodies the "Service First" philosophy to promote customer satisfaction.

• Acts as an assistant to the physician/provider by providing primary healthcare and patient care management.
• Collaborates work efforts with the clerical staff to optimize operations and patient flow.
• Interacts with outside healthcare facilities and agencies involving patient care and insurance.
• Maintains updated competencies, demonstrating ability to speak to leadership and accreditation bodies about process and workflow.
• Perform front office duties to provide coverage as needed.
• Provide coverage in other departments or locations as needed.
• Demonstrates excellent customer services skills and supports the model of patient and family centered care.
• Performs and is formally assigned (2) of the additional responsibilities as part of their primary duties, which should be at least 20% or more of dedicated time:
  • Primary Care gaps in care identification, outreach, and chart preparation
  • Residency clinic role
  • High level disinfection
  • Designated new hire preceptor
  • Role in practice participating in or leading special programs/grants (i.e. CPC Plus, SIM, Vaccine for Child Program, process improvement, service excellence ambassador)
  • Care management (PDCMs)
  • Qualified language interpreter
  • Super User for EPIC or specific competency
  • Advanced provider support – assisting with complex procedures and/or infusion/chemo scheduling
  • Multi-site/flexible float pool assignment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a competency-based accredited MA program, including a clinical rotation, or equivalent experience
• 1 year (12 months) MA experience; or completed CH MA internship and (6) months MA experience; or completed CH MA apprenticeship program
• 2 years of MA experience (preferred)
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross within 30 days from hire
• One of the following certifications within 90 days:
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, American Registry (ARMA) - ARMA American Medical Technologists
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National HealthCareer Association
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals
  • LIC-License Practical Nursing (LPN) - State of Michigan (upon hire)

About Corewell Health

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people – including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities – and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Benefits

• 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 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

• Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Variable hours between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• No weekends

Primary Location: SITE - Allied Medical Group - 35180 Nankin Blvd - Westland