Job Information
Corewell Health Medical Assistant Bariatrics in Zeeland, Michigan
$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available
Practice Overview
We have an office at 4100 Lake Drive which is our larger office in Grand Rapids, and at 8333 Felch Street Suite 300 it is a multi-Specialty space within Zeeland Hospital. We have providers that flex to 6 other locations. Some locations we lease staff. We have staff that go to Health Pointe in Grand Haven and North Muskegon. Medical Assistant room for providers they take vitals, do body comp analysis for certain appointments, reconcile mediations etc., in patients’ chart. They work with providers and nurses on incoming/outgoing in basket messages to patients. They do chart prep place lab orders and pend them for providers to review/cosign. They handle short term disability and FMLA paperwork. They clean rooms, stock supplies, we have various handouts that we distribute they help maintain supplies in rooms. They answer phones calls, retrieve messages. We have surgical seminar several times during the week where a group of patients come in to learn the surgical options the MA assigned obtains vitals, obtains health history forms, and enters date into computer if patient didn’t complete electronically for the surgeon this done while surgeon is presenting in group setting. They take patient photos at various visits. They provide a drafted surgical checklist to the surgeons that surgeon will review with the patient. They process forms for record releases. They create surgical consents. We have materials that we provide to patients at our final decision and preop visits they prepare the bags that they give to patients. They provide injection education for patients who are on weight loss medication.
Office Culture
We are fortunate with our culture; we are a close group; everyone works to help each other out. Our staff can ask any provider any question and they will answer it. Our surgeons typically at the end of each office day go around and thank the staff for their assistance for that day. We typically engage in team events during the year and often included staff spouses/significant others. We have great GLINT scores and have GLINT committee that works on team events and belonging. We do education monthly on diversity at our staff meetings overall we have diverse group of employees. Our team does recognize each other at staff meetings and through WOWs.
About Outpatient Clinics
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.
Scope of work
Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services. 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.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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 - Zeeland Hospital - 8333 Felch - Zeeland
Department Name
Bariatric Clinic - Grand Rapids - HB
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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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 participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.