Medical Assistant (MA) - Geriatrics
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Trinity Health
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Summary
The Medical Assistant will facilitate patient visits by performing clinical tasks such as taking vitals, drawing blood, administering injections, and conducting point-of-care tests. They will work in a collaborative geriatric clinic environment to support the physical, emotional, and social health of older patients.
Job Description
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Medical Assistant – Geriatric Primary Care Clinic
Medical Assistants work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of licensed clinical professionals in a clinic or practice environment. MAs are expected to facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience.
Be the person that makes the difference every day in our patients’ lives.
What you will do:
- Room set up and patient preparation
- Taking vitals (Manual & Electronic)
- Perform EKG
- Drawing blood and giving injections and immunizations.
- Performing office tests (Point of Care Testing)
- Pharmacology
- Administrative duties
- May perform or assisting with in-office procedures / treatments
What you will need:
- Education- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of accredited/approved: MA program and MA externship, MA internship, EMT, or Paramedic program.
- Credentials/Licensure (Preferred): Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies:
American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
American Medical Technologists (RMA)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
National Healthcareer Association (CCMA)
National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)
American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
- Related Experience- Minimum: In absence of completed MA Program/Externship/Internship, must have 2+ years clinical experience providing clinical support in community-based clinic and be subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills. Preferred: New graduate or 1 or more years of previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience caring for older adults or in a geriatric setting
- Strong interpersonal skills and compassion for aging populations
- Ability to work with patients who may have cognitive, sensory, or mobility impairments
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why Geriatric Primary Care
Working in geriatric primary care offers a unique opportunity to:
- Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families
- Support whole-person care that includes physical, emotional, and social health
- Make a direct impact on quality of life, independence, and dignity for older adults
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people every day. St. Peter’s Health Partners is a member of Trinity Health. For more information, please visit www.SPHP.com.
Founded
2011
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Albany, NY
With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people every day. St. Peter’s Health Partners is a member of Trinity Health. For more information, please visit www.SPHP.com.
Founded
2011
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Albany, NY