Medical Assistant New Grad Float Pool
Company: Corewell Health
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
$3,000 Sign On Bonus AvailableAvailable 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 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 DaysPhysical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50
lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10
lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
- Sitting: Seldom
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
- Visual Acuity -[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary LocationSITE - Corewell
Health Place Building B - 648 Monroe - Grand RapidsDepartment
NameResource Center - CHMG WestEmployment TypeFull timeShiftDay
(United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours36Hours of Work8
a.m. to 5 p.m.Days WorkedMonday to FridayWeekend
FrequencyN/ACURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply
through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This
career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.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.You may request
assistance in completing the application process by calling
616.486.7447.
Keywords: Corewell Health, Grand Rapids , Medical Assistant New Grad Float Pool, Healthcare , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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