Under the direction of the RN Supervisor or Site Manager, the Medical Assistant supports the patient by actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team and assists providers in the delivery of primary care services. This is a full-time, or part-time, benefit-eligible position typically working Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm, an occasional evening until 7/8p, and an occasional Saturday 9:00a-12p (two Saturdays per year). Schedules may be subject to change.

**Pay for this position starts at $17/hour but could be more based on years of experience**

Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health

Who we are:

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.

Our Mission:

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision:

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Requirements:

MA's are required to be certified or completion of course work and equivalent experience and would be hired as Med Tech.
Acceptable certification:
CMA certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants
RMA certification through American Medical Technologists
CCMA certification through National Healthcareer Association
NCMA certification through National Center for Competency Testing
ARMA certification through American Registry of Medical Assistants
NRCMA certification through National Association for Health Professionals
Basic typing skills and the ability to use computer software systems.
Basic Life Support/CPR training, certification, or the ability to become certified

Responsibilities:

Greet patients, complete and verify forms, and direct patients to exam rooms
Take vital signs document information in the electronic medical records system
Assist with examination and procedures and complete necessary cleanup
Implement provider orders (immunizations, testing, obtaining lab specimens, documenting results, etc.)
Tactfully deal with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situations
Follow directions and work effectively with professional and paraprofessional staff
Manage time effectively
Manage clinic flow for assigned providers
Prepare charts for visits, file patient information, and assist with medical records duties
Retrieve and distribute results to health care providers, laboratories, and medical records as directed. Give abnormal results to provider
Request test results and referral information from other offices and update patients’ charts accordingly
Contact patients who are due for services and schedule appointments
Sterilize and clean equipment
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 7 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
Pet Insurance!
Vendor discounts and much more!

Deadline:

We are accepting applications for this position until the position is filled.

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.

May assist at other CH locations as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)