Medical Assistant Southwestern Medical Clinic
Corewell Health·Niles, Michigan
Corewell Health·Niles, Michigan
Facilitates efficient patient flow by preparing patients for visits and providing necessary clinical services and education. Performs administrative duties, maintains electronic health records, and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
Job Summary As a Medical Assistant with Corewell Health, you'll be a member of our clinical support team and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of the best possible care.
You'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients.
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.
Required High School Diploma or equivalent Successful completion of a competency based orientation program CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals 120 Days Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists 120 Days CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days Preferred 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting #CorewellHealthCareers
Requires a high school diploma and a recognized Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or RMA) within 120 days. BLS certification is required, and one year of experience in a physician practice is preferred.
Market context
In Michigan, support-services roles in healthcare often stay active because clinics and practices need dependable staff who can handle patient-facing and back-office tasks. These positions are competitive because employers commonly require a high school diploma, completion of a competency-based medical assistant training program, and timely BLS plus a recognized Medical Assistant certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm your certification timeline before applying.