Medical Assistant - Grand Rapids, United States - Corewell Health
Description
$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available
Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.
Essential Functions
- Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission, and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
- Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record in basket.
- Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
- Greets and communicates with patients and significant others in a manner consistent with caring and respect. Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
- Collects and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs as directed. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines, and patient chargeable items/services according to standards.
- Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
- Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- Successful completion of a competencybased orientation program Required
- 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting Preferred
- One of the following Required within 120 Days
- AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- NHA Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- NCCT Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- NAHP Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 120 Days
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs:
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs:
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs:
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs:
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs:
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs:
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs
Occasionally
up to 25 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs
Occasionally
up to 20 lbs
- Sitting:
- Standing:
- Walking:
- Forward Bend
- Standing
Occasionally
- Forward Bend
- Sitting
Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation
- Standing
Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation
- Sitting
Occasionally
- Squat:
- Stair Climbing:
- Crawling / Kneeling:
- Reach
- Above Shoulder:
- Reach
Occasionally
- Handling
Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs
Occasionally
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs
Occasionally
- Finger/Hand Dexterity:
- Visual Acuity 1
Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - 330 Barclay - Grand Rapids
Department Name
OB Gynecology - GR
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
Variable 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Days Worked
Variable Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
- Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category._
- An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team._
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