Medical Assistant (MA) - Downtown Family Medicine
IHA · Grand Rapids, MI · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Medical Assistants work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of licensed clinical professionals in a clinic or practice environment. MAs facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience and make a difference every day in our patients’ lives.
Responsibilities
- Room set up and patient preparation
- Taking vitals (Manual & Electronic)
- Perform EKG
- Drawing blood and giving injections and immunizations
- Performing office tests (Point of Care Testing)
- Pharmacology
- Administrative duties
- Perform or assist with in-office procedures/treatments
Requirements
- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
- Successful completion of accredited/approved: MA program and MA externship, MA internship, EMT, or Paramedic program
- In absence of completed MA Program/Externship/Internship, must have 2+ years clinical experience providing clinical support in a community-based clinic and be subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills
Qualifications
Credentials/Licensure (Preferred): Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies:
- American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
- American Medical Technologists (RMA)
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
- National Healthcareer Association (CCMA)
- National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)
- American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
Related Experience:
- Preferred: New graduate or 1 or more years of previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
- Day 1 benefits, no waiting period
- Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
- 403B retirement plan
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities
- Daily Pay: See earnings daily and transfer money anytime before payday