Medical Assistant - Grand Rapids, United States - Cherry Health

Cherry Health

Verified Company

Grand Rapids, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

_ Pay for this position starts at $17/hour but could be more based on years of experience
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Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health

Who we are:

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, 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.

Requirements:

MA's are
_required_ **to be certified or completion of course work and equivalent experience and would be hired as Med Tech.
Acceptable certification:
CMA certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants
RMA certification through American Medical Technologists
CCMA certification through National Healthcareer Association
NCMA certification through National Center for Competency Testing
NRCMA certification through National Association for Health Professionals
Basic typing skills and the ability to use computer software systems.
Basic Life Support/CPR training, certification, or the ability to become certified

Responsibilities:

Greet patients, complete and verify forms, and direct patients to exam rooms
Take vital signs document information in the electronic medical records system
Assist with examination and procedures and complete necessary cleanup
Implement provider orders (immunizations, testing, obtaining lab specimens, documenting results, etc.)
Tactfully deal with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situations
Follow directions and work effectively with professional and paraprofessional staff
Manage time effectively
Manage clinic flow for assigned providers
Prepare charts for visits, file patient information, and assist with medical records duties
Retrieve and distribute results to health care providers, laboratories, and medical records as directed. Give abnormal results to provider
Request test results and referral information from other offices and update patients' charts accordingly
Contact patients who are due for services and schedule appointments
Sterilize and clean equipment
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below

3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 7 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday) and 2 half day paid holidays
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
Pet Insurance
Vendor discounts and much more

Deadline:

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete chart preparation for each patient including review of population health management system (i.e., Care Sentry), review and update incomplete orders and referrals, and gather other information that may be required such as hospital records. Record information in the EHR.
Manage clinic flow.
Greet patients, determine needs, and direct patients to the examining room.
Follow rooming procedure including asking about recent ER/Hospital visits, taking vital signs, and completing screening tests and health maintenance orders as identified in the chart preparation. Record in the EHR.
May perform medication review with removal of shortterm medications such as antibiotics from the medication module.
Prepare for and assist providers with examination and procedures and complete necessary cleanup.
Implement provider orders, i.e., blood draws, ECG's, labs, dressings, treatments, refills, routine testing procedures, etc. and document results in HER as appropriate.
Prepare specimens for transportation, complete necessary forms as indicated, and arrange for transportation.
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