Job Information
Corewell Health Medical Assistant Script Desk and Live Call Triage in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Description
In this role, the expectation would be working on electronic and faxed refill requests, prior authorizations and patient assistance along with samples. Live call triage will be from home taking live calls. This position is listed as hybrid, however there's on-site work required. Script Desk requires workers to come in once a week and every fourth week, there's a requirement of coming in twice.
$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.
This position is for Script Desk and will be cross trained into Live Call Triage. This role does have the flexibility to be a mostly virtual, work-from-home position; but it does require you to live in the area so you can work in office, report to work if you are having internet issues, or for any office meetings.
Practice Overview
We are a comprehensive heart and vascular team that works collaboratively. We can care for patients who are early in their cardiovascular care or patients who are very ill and searching for advanced treatments.
Office Culture
We are all about treating people equally and focus on positive things. We are people focused on helping patients. We value feedback from staff as that will help us be successful by gaining knowledge that staff have.
Essential Functions
Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission, and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record in basket.
Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
Greets and communicates with patients and significant others in a manner consistent with caring and respect. Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
Collects and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs as directed. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines, and patient chargeable items/services according to standards.
Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent Required
Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required
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 Days
Primary Location
SITE - Heart & Vascular Center - 2900 Bradford - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Cardiovascular Medicine - Grand Rapids
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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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.