Under the direction of the RN Supervisor or Site Manager, the Medical Assistant supports the patient by actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team and assists providers in the delivery of primary care services.
This is a part-time, working 24 hours per week,and an occasional Saturday 8:30a-12p 9 (two Saturdays per year) .
Schedules may be subject to change.Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry HealthWho 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 AssistantsRMA certification through American Medical TechnologistsCCMA certification through National Healthcareer AssociationNCMA certification through National Center for Competency TestingNRCMA certification through National Association for Health ProfessionalsBasic typing skills and the ability to use computer software systems.Basic Life Support/CPR training, certification, or the ability to become certifiedResponsibilities:Greet patients, complete and verify forms, and direct patients to exam roomsTake vital signs document information in the electronic medical records systemAssist with examination and procedures and complete necessary cleanupImplement provider orders (immunizations, testing, obtaining lab specimens, documenting results, etc.
)Tactfully deal with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situationsFollow directions and work effectively with professional and paraprofessional staffManage time effectivelyManage clinic flow for assigned providersPrepare charts for visits, file patient information, and assist with medical records dutiesRetrieve and distribute results to health care providers, laboratories, and medical records as directed.Give abnormal results to providerRequest test results and referral information from other offices and update patients' charts accordinglyContact patients who are due for services and schedule appointmentsSterilize and clean equipmentPerform other duties as assignedBenefits:Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!Generous Paid Time Off benefit Paid holidays 403(b) Retirement Savings PlanMET and MESP 529 Savings PlansPet Insurance!Vendor discounts and much more!Deadline:We are accepting applications for this position until the position is filled.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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)