What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Health Assistant position at Corewell Health?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to healthcare professionals and ensure the delivery of quality health care services.
The ideal candidate will have 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting, with certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA). A comprehensive benefits package, including traditional and Roth retirement options, is offered to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical support to healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.
- Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow, preparing patients for visits/admissions, and providing specific services and education as determined by providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
- Performs necessary administrative duties to ensure all information is current and updated, including maintenance and monitoring of electronic health records.
- Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
- Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
- Collections 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 processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency, engaging in process and quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting (preferred)
- Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA)
Work Environment
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with no weekend frequency. Corewell Health is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
