Medical Assistant, New Grad Float Pool, Grand Rapids, Full Time

Spectrum Health   Grand Rapids, MI   Full-time
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Job Description

$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Available Days: Monday- Friday

Core Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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.

Position Details
  • 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
  • Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required
  • New graduate MA with less than 60 days of employment as an MA Required (Clinical/Externship time does not count toward 60 days)
  • 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting in a non-MA role 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

Some of the benefits provided include​
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Retirement Plans
  • Discount Program
  • Learning Opportunities
  • Inclusion Resource Groups

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Primary Location

SITE - Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Resource Center - Medical Group

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

Spectrum Health requires all team members to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions based on the team member’s job category. Spectrum Health is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.

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Spectrum Health

Grand Rapids, MI