Corewell Health
Medical Assistant Primary Care
Corewell Health, Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States, 49103
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
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
Required High School Diploma or equivalent Successful completion of a competency based orientation program CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists 120 Days CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days Preferred 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting #CorewellHealthCareers Primary Location SITE - University Medical Center - 9045 US 31 - Berrien Springs Department Name Primary Care Practice - Berrien Springs Employment Type Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Tuesday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A
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
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
Required High School Diploma or equivalent Successful completion of a competency based orientation program CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists 120 Days CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days Preferred 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting #CorewellHealthCareers Primary Location SITE - University Medical Center - 9045 US 31 - Berrien Springs Department Name Primary Care Practice - Berrien Springs Employment Type Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Tuesday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A