What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Southwestern Medical Clinic position at Corewell Health Corporate?
Job Summary Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services. Essential Functions 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 Required High School Diploma or equivalent Successful completion of a competency based orientation program Required 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting Preferred CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants 120 Days required Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Health Career Association 120 Days required Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing 120 Days required Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals 120 Days required Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists 120 Days required Or LIC-Paramedic License - STATE_MI State of Michigan 120 Days required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days required Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs Sitting: Seldom Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Squat: Seldom Stair Climbing: Seldom Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs : Occasionally Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom Primary Location SITE - Southwestern Medical Clinic - 2002 S 11th St - Niles Department Name Rural Health Clinic - Niles Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT SPECTRUM HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. 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