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Corewell Health

Medical Assistant Gastroenterology

Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49503

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Clinical Support Specialist

$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services. Practice Overview

The gastroenterology practice sees patients for acute and chronic situations. Patients of this clinic may be long term patients or be seen for consultations of a one-time situation. Many patients are referred to our space for evaluation of illnesses ranging from esophageal issues, pancreas and liver conditions to lower abdominal symptoms, Crohn's, Colitis, as well as Liver Diseases and Cancer. Office Culture

The team environment is our key to success; everyone is part of the team. The providers, nurses, medical assistants, and patient service representatives all work very closely together to make sure our patients receive the best care possible. Practice leadership strives to make the environment a safe, open, and honest place to work where everyone can have fun and enjoy coming to work. 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 competency-based 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 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. Primary Location SITE - Hughes Professional Center - 4100 Lake Drive - Grand Rapids Department Name Gastroenterology - Grand Rapids - HB Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A