Medical Assistant - part time - 24 hrs

About the role

Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible, 24-hour-per-week position working on-site at our Neighborhood Wellness Center: 1001 33rd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. Schedule: Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday: 8 am - 1:00 pm - float to other Cherry Health site, Thursday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health screenings: Lipid panel, Blood pressure, Diabetes/A1C and fasting glucose, BMI, height, and weight, COVID home tests.
• Use iPad voice translation if needed.
• Educate patients on screening results.
• Collaborate with a Community Health Worker (CHW) from Wayne State to connect patients with community resources.
• Maintain site cleanliness, organization, and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or attainment of one of the following certifications: CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants, RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification through American Medical Technologists, CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) certification through National Healthcareer Association, NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant) certification through National Center for Competency Testing, ARMA (Advanced Registered Medical Assistant) certification through the American Registry of Medical Assistants, NRCMA (National Registered Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the National Association for Health Professionals.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
• Experience: 1-2 years of previous medical assisting experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Skills

• Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
• Ability to perform routine healthcare tasks, enter data, and generate reports in the EHR.
• Ability to effectively coach, train, and mentor others.
• Ability to work sensitively with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situations.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively with both professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Basic typing skills and proficiency with computer software systems.

Benefits

Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family, Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time, Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5% MET and MESP, 529 Savings Plans, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

24 hours per week, Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday: 8 am - 1:00 pm - float to other Cherry Health site, Thursday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 p.m.

Competencies

• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism

Education / Licenses / Certificates

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or attainment of one of the following certifications: CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants, RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification through American Medical Technologists, CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) certification through National Healthcareer Association, NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant) certification through National Center for Competency Testing, ARMA (Advanced Registered Medical Assistant) certification through the American Registry of Medical Assistants, NRCMA (National Registered Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the National Association for Health Professionals.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections.
• Frequent telephone and computer use, requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use.
• Sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May require bending, squatting, or kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Client Population Served

May serve all patient populations.

Company Information

Cherry Health, Michigan's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more. Our Mission Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved. Our Vision Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being. Our Values Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals, Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care, Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning, Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy, Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.