Administrative Skills, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Competency, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community Support, EMT-Paramedics, Electrocardiogram, Geriatrics, High School Diploma, Injections, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Patient Care, Pharmacology, Phlebotomy, Primary Care, Quality of Life, Team Player, Testing
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
22 days ago
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Medical Assistant - Geriatric Primary Care Clinic
Medical Assistants work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of licensed clinical professionals in a clinic or practice environment. MAs are expected to facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience.
Be the person that makes the difference every day in our patients' lives.
What you will do:
Room set up and patient preparation
Taking vitals (Manual & Electronic)
Perform EKG
Drawing blood and giving injections and immunizations.
Performing office tests (Point of Care Testing)
Pharmacology
Administrative duties
May perform or assisting with in-office procedures / treatments
What you will need:
Education- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of accredited/approved: MA program and MA externship, MA internship, EMT, or Paramedic program.
Credentials/Licensure (Preferred): Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies:
American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
American Medical Technologists (RMA)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
National Healthcareer Association (CCMA)
National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)
American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
Related Experience- Minimum: In absence of completed MA Program/Externship/Internship, must have 2+ years clinical experience providing clinical support in community-based clinic and be subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills. Preferred: New graduate or 1 or more years of previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience caring for older adults or in a geriatric setting
Strong interpersonal skills and compassion for aging populations
Ability to work with patients who may have cognitive, sensory, or mobility impairments
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why Geriatric Primary Care
Working in geriatric primary care offers a unique opportunity to:
Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families
Support whole-person care that includes physical, emotional, and social health
Make a direct impact on quality of life, independence, and dignity for older adults
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
About the Company
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Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.