Medical Assistant
Provides daily support with problem solving and resource allocation, clarifying root causes and driving cross functional problem solving in the team as a whole. Responsible for cost-effective utilization of employees and other resources while maintaining high standards of quality, service and satisfaction. Oversees and leads activities of non-licensed clinical staff.
Essential Functions
- Proficient in MDI and daily improvement; ensures employee conformance to standard work and daily lead metrics. Responsible for audits and collaborative reviews.
- Provides schedule management for ensuring patients see the right provider at the right time. Ensures patient flow is maintained.
- Prepares work schedules and expedites workflow. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures. Supports business metrics for the practice.
- Assists practice leader with the monitoring of time, attendance records and payroll for staff. Notifies practice leader of any staffing shortages and / or needs. Assists with coverage of those shortages. Arranges coverage for sick call-ins, vacations, leaves and other time off.
- Performs first level employee relations to help resolve issues and maintain employee schedules. Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances with assistance of practice leader.
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma or equivalent Or GEDSuccessful completion of a competency-based Medical Assistant training program Required3 years of relevant experience Experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting RequiredExperience working as a medical assistant RequiredExperience using EPIC RequiredExperience as an EPIC SuperUser PreferredExperience in Kaizen Culture / Standard Work PreferredCRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing Upon Hire required OrCRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants Upon Hire required OrCRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association Upon Hire required OrCRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals Upon Hire required OrCRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists Upon Hire requiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days requiredPrimary Location
SITE - Corewell Health Care Center - Wealthy - 1900 Wealthy - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Neuroscience Shared Services - CHMG West
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
7 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m.
Days Worked
Variable Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N / A