Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant

As a Medical Assistant with Corewell Health, you'll be a member of our clinical support team and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of the best possible care. You'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Essential Functions

Acts as an assistant to the physician / provider by providing primary healthcare and patient care management.

Collaborates work efforts with the clerical staff to optimize operations and patient flow.

Interacts with outside healthcare facilities and agencies involving patient care and insurance.

Maintains updated competencies, demonstrating ability to speak to leadership and accreditation bodies about process and workflow.

Perform front office duties to provide coverage as needed.

Provide coverage in other departments or locations as needed.

Demonstrates excellent customer services skills and supports the model of patient and family centered care.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or LPN, EMT, ER Tech, paramedic certification or equivalent and relevant experience required.

Preferred May consider a nursing student from an accredited registered or licensed practice nurse program after a clinical course of study has begun.

The completion of a clinical rotation or equivalent and relevant experience. Required

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 25 lbs

Waist to Waist >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 5 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 5 lbs

Bilateral Carry >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 25 lbs

Unilateral Carry >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 20 lbs

Pulling Force >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 15 lbs

Sitting : Frequently

Standing : Frequently

Walking : Frequently

Forward Bend - Standing : Seldom

Forward Bend - Sitting : Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Standing : Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Sitting : Seldom

Reach - Above Shoulder : Seldom

Reach - at Shoulder or Below : Seldom

Handling : Occasionally

Forceful Grip >

5 lbs : Seldom

Forceful Pinch >

2 lbs : Seldom

Finger / Hand Dexterity : Frequently

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals.

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment @type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy

Department Name

HB HOPD - Ped Subspecialty Clinic - Troy

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 : 30 - close

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N / A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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.