Medical Assistant for WIC Program

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: *** Bilingual Spanish Required *** Medical Assistant Great opportunity for a Medical Assistant professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Be Remarkable! As a Medical Assistant (MA), you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. A Medical Assistant - is expected to facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience. Will be working with mothers, infants, and children, who are enrolled in the (WIC) program at Clinica Santa Maria. WIC is a federally-funded nutrition program for pregnant women, breastfeeding moms, infants, and children. As a specialized Medical Assistant working in this program you will assist with the following: Scheduling Appointments Linking women and children to community resources Providing nutrition support and education Breast feeding education and support Program enrolment Basic Vitals Point of care testing Training will be coordinated in partnership with the Kent Country Health Department. What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to? Day-1 Benefits. Low cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more. Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Up to 18 days of PTO your first year! Day Shift Monday – Friday. No Holidays or Weekends Tuition reimbursement Career Development Services Competency based increases. Watch a video about being a Medical Assistant at Trinity Health! https://vimeo.com/639105949 Requirements for working as a Medical Assistants, MA Graduated of a Medical Assistant Clinical Training Program or Externship program or 2 or more years of current, clinically relevant experience. Preferred: RMA, AAMA, AMT, or CMA registration or certification Medical Terminology Current American Heart Association BCLS / CPR Certification Completion of High School Diploma or GED What Medical Assistants, MAs will do: Room set up and patient preparation Taking vitals Drawing blood and giving injections and immunizations. Performing office tests (Point of Care Testing) Medicaid Verification May perform or assisting with in-office procedures / treatments Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.