Cherry Health

Healthcare

MedicalAssistant

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Medical Assistant at Cherry Health. Skills: Patient care, EHR, Medical assisting. Supports the patient by actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team. Assists providers in the delivery of primary care services”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Eligibility Requirements

Possible exposure to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections, Frequent telephone and computer use, requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use, Sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, May require bending, squatting, or kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds, Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, May require travel to other sites based on program/site needs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Basic Life Support/CPR certification, Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program, CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants, RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification through American Medical Technologists, CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) certification through National Healthcareer Association, NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant) certification through National Center for Competency Testing, ARMA (Advanced Registered Medical Assistant) certification through the American Registry of Medical Assistants, NRCMA (National Registered Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the National Association for Health Professionals, Completion of an in-house specialties training program, including competency in using all organizational electronic health record templates

Nice to Have

1-2 years of previous medical assisting experience, Precept medical assistant apprentices, externs, or new employees as needed

What You'll Do.

Supports the patient by actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team

Assists providers in the delivery of primary care services

Complete chart preparation for each patient

Record information in the EHR

Manage clinic flow by greeting patients

and directing patients to the examining room

Follow rooming procedures

including inquiring about recent ER/hospital visits

completing screening tests

and health maintenance orders as identified in the chart preparation

May perform medication reviews

including removing short-term medications (e.g.

antibiotics) from the medication module

Prepare for and assist providers with examinations and procedures

completing necessary cleanup afterward

Implement provider orders

including blood draws

and routine testing procedures

Document results in the EHR as appropriate

Prepare specimens for transportation

complete necessary forms

and arrange for transportation

File patient information and assist with medical records responsibilities

May administer high-risk medications/injections following established program/site guidelines

Manage all aspects of the vaccine program

including storage and handling

Appropriately manage telephone inquiries and conduct patient callbacks as assigned (excluding patient triage)

Assist nurses and providers with incoming patient healthcare information

May be responsible for approving timecards in the time and attendance system as directed by the supervisor

Adhere to universal precautions and Cherry Health policies

Understand and adhere to Cherry Health’s compliance standards as outlined in Cherry Health’s Corporate Compliance Policy

and Conflict of Interest Policy

Stay informed about all pertinent federal

and Cherry Health regulations

and adapt to any changes or modifications

May precept medical assistant apprentices

or new employees as needed

Represent Cherry Health at community events

job/recruitment fairs

and other engagements as requested

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team; Work effectively with both professional and paraprofessional staff; Collaboration

Communication Scope

Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette; Maintain professional conduct with providers, peers, families, and the community

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