Cherry Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a mission to improve the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved. Working in an integrated team model, the Medical Assistant assists providers in the delivery of services.
**Pay for this position starts at $17/hour but could be more based on years of experience**
Newly hired Medical Assistants are eligible for Sign-On Bonuses up to $3,500 (pro-rated for part time)!
Starting pay for these positions is listed below, but could be higher based on experience:
Medical Assistants: $17.00 / hour
Requirements:
- MA's are required to be certified. Acceptable certification:
- CMA certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants
- RMA certification through American Medical Technologists
- CCMA certification through National Healthcareer Association
- NCMA certification through National Center for Competency Testing
- NRCMA certification through National Association for Health Professionals
- Basic typing skills and the ability to use computer software systems.
- Basic Life Support/CPR training, certification, or the ability to become certified
Responsibilities:
- Greet patients, complete and verify forms, and direct patients to exam rooms
- Take vital signs document information in the electronic medical records system
- Assist with examination and procedures and complete necessary cleanup
- Implement provider orders (immunizations, testing, obtaining lab specimens, documenting results, etc.)
- Tactfully deal with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situations
- Follow directions and work effectively with professional and paraprofessional staff
- Manage time effectively
- Manage clinic flow for assigned providers
- Prepare charts for visits, file patient information, and assist with medical records duties
- Retrieve and distribute results to health care providers, laboratories, and medical records as directed. Give abnormal results to provider
- Request test results and referral information from other offices and update patients’ charts accordingly
- Contact patients who are due for services and schedule appointments
- Sterilize and clean equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Deadline:
We are accepting applications for this position until the position is filled.
Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.
Cherry Health requires all team members, including temps, contractors, interns, residents, students, etc. to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions. Cherry Health is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
