Medical Assistant New Grad Float Pool at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI

Job description

Corewell Health is offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus for this opportunity! Sign-On Bonus for External applicants or current CHW MA Apprentice Students only Available Days: Monday to Friday Core Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. About the Unit The Ambulatory New Grad Float Pool is designed to train newly graduated MAs in primary health and specialty health practices thus allowing exposure to multiple areas within the ambulatory setting before committing to a permanent position in one office. The first 2 months (320 hours) of training will occur within the primary health setting with a validated preceptor. Recommendation for the MA to spend several weeks on specialty assignment(s) of interest. Department Expectations Scheduled hours/ FTE consistent with offer. This position does require travel to various sites around West Michigan. Mileage Reimbursement is paid when locations meet requirements. Team members will be in the float pool until successful completion of required training and competencies, but not exceeding 14 months. If the team member does not secure a position by the end of the 14-month period, the MA will have the opportunity to transfer into Ambulatory Resource Center or Float Pool. Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services. Scope of work Rooming patients (obtaining vitals, chief complaint and taking medical histories, medication reconciliation) Preparing patients for exam and/ or assisting physician during exam Point of Care (POC) testing, electrocardiograms (ECGs), wound care Updating patient electronic medical record (Epic) Clean & stock rooms Answering phones and creating patient encounters Prescription medication refills and other clinical administrative work (chart prep, Epic In-basket management) Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Required Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on, in-person clinical skills training OR a minimum of one (1) year of experience working specifically in the role of a Medical Assistant, LPN, Paramedic or EMT performing direct patient care and clinical support functions consistent with MA scope of practice Required 1 year of relevant experience in a physician practice or healthcare setting Preferred AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 90 Days 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 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 Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto 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 - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids Department Name Resource Center - Medical Group West Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. 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