Medical Assistant Peds Endocrinology and Diabetes

Medical Assistant

$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.

About the Unit

Our amazing team specializes in children's diabetes, thyroid concerns, hormones, and a variety of other endocrinology concerns in children. Our office is made up of about 50 team members such as Physicians, APPs, RN, Certified Diabetic Educators, Registered Dieticians, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Ambulatory Clinical Technician and a few more key players. Our team enjoys working hard together but also celebrating one another with various team appreciation events, fun Fridays, and overall being a family supporting our community. Come join our inspiring, upbeat, passionate team at our Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Outpatient Clinic.

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.

MAs assist with patient care, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting in procedures. Candidates for this position should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. They play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the office and providing high-quality patient care.

Scope of Work

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission, and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
• Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record in basket.
• Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Greets and communicates with patients and significant others in a manner consistent with caring and respect. Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
• Collects 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 that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required
• 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting Preferred
• One of the following Required within 120 Days
• AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• NHA Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• NCCT Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• NAHP Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 120 Days

Primary Location

SITE - 35 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Endocrinology - HDVCH - HB

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A