What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant I Orthopedic position at Corewell Health?
Part time/Evening
- Acts as an assistant to the physician/provider by providing primary healthcare and patient care management.
- Collaborates work efforts with the clerical staff to optimize operations and patient flow.
- Interacts with outside healthcare facilities and agencies involving patient care and insurance.
- Maintains updated competencies, demonstrating ability to speak to leadership and accreditation bodies about process and workflow.
- Perform front office duties to provide coverage as needed.
- Provide coverage in other departments or locations as needed.
- Demonstrates excellent customer services skills and supports the model of patient and family centered care.
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- Required Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or LPN, EMT, ER Tech, paramedic certification or equivalent and relevant experience required.
- Preferred May consider a nursing student from an accredited registered or licensed practice nurse program after a clinical course of study has begun.
- The completion of a clinical rotation or equivalent and relevant experience. Required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
Primary Location
SITE - Taylor Hospital - 10000 Telegraph - TaylorDepartment Name
Sport & Orthopedic Clinic - TaylorEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Evening (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
20Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
Monday - FridayWeekend Frequency
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