Medical Assistant (MA) - Medical Specialist

About the Role

As a Clinic Medical Assistant (MA) at Marquette General Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, you will contribute to our mission of making communities healthier by providing exceptional care and support to patients in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and individualized care to clinic patients.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Must be a Registered Medical Student or Certified Medical Assistant.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• One-year related experience preferred.
• One year of clinic experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection and paid time off: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial and career growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About the Organization

UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed specialty care hospital serving patients across the Upper Peninsula. It provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties, with a medical staff of over 200 doctors and more than 1,800 employees. The hospital cares for approximately 9,000 inpatients and over 350,000 outpatients annually.

Major services include the Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center, and Women's Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also offers premier imaging, surgery, and laboratory services and is home to the UP-Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation.

The hospital serves many communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan through 42 primary and specialty care clinics.

About the Location

The City of Marquette, located in the central region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is the largest community in the UP with a population of 21,335. It serves as the regional hub for education, healthcare, recreation, and retail, offering rich arts and culture opportunities and stellar schools. Marquette is home to Northern Michigan University, which houses the nation's only Olympic Education Center.

Residents enjoy abundant natural beauty, a unique climate, and a high quality of life. Marquette has received numerous national recognitions, including being named one of "America's Most Livable Communities," a "Cool City" by Michigan's initiative, an "All-American City," and the "Third Best City in America to Raise a Family" by Forbes. It was also named one of the top micropolitans by Site Selection Magazine.