Medical Assistant (25-82)
Medical Assistant (25-82)
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$ 17 - 22
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Position: Medical Assistant
Req.#: 25-82
FTE: Full-time Non-Exempt
Unit: UAW
Department/Location: Nursing Services
Compensation: $17.24 $22.86. The final hourly rate compensation is commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package
Medical Assistant
Network180 employees make a difference in peoples lives every day making our community a better place to live. We are the Behavioral Health Community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health substance abuse treatment coordination and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.
We are seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for direct service to clients in the clinical outpatient setting of our Psychiatric Services Department. Network180s Psychiatric Services Clinics serve both adults and children with mental illness substance use disorder and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. This multidisciplinary team-based model can include psychiatrists registered nurses medical assistants case managers social workers outpatient therapists and peer support.
This position is 40 hours a week Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are no weekends on call or holiday requirements for this position. This assignment is in person at 790 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids MI 49503.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program from an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Current valid CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of hire
- Education or training in the basics of medical terminology
- Computer skills including word processing spreadsheets database management and e-mail
- Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CMA certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants or the RMA certification through American Medical Technologists preferred
- Strong understanding of services for psychiatric and substance disordered consumers and a strong recovery philosophy preferred
- One year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting preferred
- Experience working with an Electronic Health Record preferred
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
For a detailed job description and responsibilities please see pdf document attached to this posting. Applications are accepted until the position has been filled. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.
Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at or
Employment Type
Full Time
