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Medical Assistant Lead Surgical Oncology

Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2025

This lead role will be overseeing our three departments: Surgical, Ortho and Head and Neck Oncology.

Job Summary

Provides daily support with problem solving and resource allocation, clarifying root causes and driving cross functional problem solving in the team as a whole. Responsible for cost-effective utilization of employees and other resources while maintaining high standards of quality, service and satisfaction. Oversees and leads activities of non-licensed clinical staff.

Essential Functions

  • Proficient in MDI and daily improvement; ensures employee conformance to standard work and daily lead metrics. Responsible for audits and collaborative reviews.
  • Provides schedule management for ensuring patients see the right provider at the right time. Ensures patient flow is maintained.
  • Prepares work schedules and expedites workflow. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures. Supports business metrics for the practice.
  • Assists practice leader with the monitoring of time, attendance records and payroll for staff. Notifies practice leader of any staffing shortages and/or needs. Assists with coverage of those shortages. Arranges coverage for sick call-ins, vacations, leaves and other time off.
  • Performs first level employee relations to help resolve issues and maintain employee schedules. Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances with assistance of practice leader.

Qualifications

  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent Or GED
  • Successful completion of a competency-based Medical Assistant training program Required
  • 3 years of relevant experience Experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting Required
  • Experience working as a medical assistant Required
  • Experience using EPIC Required
  • Experience as an EPIC SuperUser Preferred
  • Experience in Kaizen Culture/Standard Work Preferred
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists Upon Hire required

  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

    How Corewell Health cares for you

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

    • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

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    • 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 - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Ear Nose & Throat - LHCP

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    Variable

    Days Worked

    Monday to Friday

    Weekend Frequency

    N/A

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    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.

    You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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