Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery Clinic

About the role

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties. If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Schedule

32 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8 am‑4:30 pm.

Pay

Sign‑On Bonus: $6,750.00.

Responsibilities

• Room and prepare patients according to clinic specific checklists or procedures.
• Measure patient weight, height, oxygen saturation, respiration, temperature, pulse (manual and automatic), blood pressure (manual and automatic), and other patient care which can vary based on clinic.
• Complete required patient care documentation including Medical Histories, referral requests, etc.
• Assist with day‑to‑day operations as required for optimal patient care which can include assisting fellow teammates and providers when necessary.
• Work alongside the provider to make sure patients are taken care of and the clinic runs smoothly.
• Serve as the first point of patient care within the clinic.

Requirements

Credentialed Medical Assistant

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Credentialed as a Medical Assistant from an approved Munson Healthcare Credentialing Organization.
• BLS certification preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained.

Non‑Credentialed Medical Assistant

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is preferred.
• One year (1) relevant experience working in a physician practice or similar healthcare setting in a provider/patient support role.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program approved by Munson Healthcare.
• BLS certification preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained.

Additional requirements:

• Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
• MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Benefits

• Invested in You Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in‑person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
• Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
• Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
• Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings.