Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care, Genoa
Trinity Health · Brighton, MI · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Schedule
Full‑time, rotating shift. Position includes working up to two days per week until 7 pm and one Saturday per month from 8 am–12 pm.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and prepare patients for appointments.
- Collect and document patient histories, vital signs, and health information.
- Assist providers with exams, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
- Administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed.
- Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
- Provide patient and family education to support better health outcomes.
- Coordinate care and serve as a liaison between patients and providers.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and disease‑management programs.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED; successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) program and MA externship, MA internship, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, Paramedic program, or Certified Athletic Trainer program. If credentialed, must maintain current MA recertification CEUs.
- Credentials / Licensure:
- MA‑Non‑Credentialed I: Eligibility to attain Medical Assistant certification is desired, or EMT with a current active license in Michigan, or Paramedic with successful completion of the National Registry Paramedic Exam and/or a current active Michigan license.
- Valid CPR certification.
- MA‑Credentialed I: Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following 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)
- Minimum Experience: 0–1 year of previous clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. If the MA program/externship/internship is not completed, a minimum of 2 + years of clinical support experience in a community‑based clinic is required, subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.
Benefits
- Day‑one benefits with no waiting period for eligible team members.
- Competitive pay.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement.
- Collaborative, patient‑centered culture focused on excellence in care.
- Mission‑driven organization serving communities across Southeast Michigan.