Job Summary
The MA Apprentice will be required to complete program course work in conjunction with on-the-job clinical training. Working under the direct supervision of the program coordinator and clinical preceptors (MA LPN RN Provider) to build clinical knowledge and aid in patient flow by assisting and promoting the delivery of primary and preventative health care in the clinic setting. The MA Apprentice will practice and perform technical procedures lab protocols and clinically oriented activities within their current scope of practice dictated by their training program and successful competency performance under direct supervision. Apprentice may progress to Medical Assistant position after successful completion of their Apprenticeship and certification exam.
Essential Functions
- Under direct supervision assists clinical staff/physician/provider by providing primary healthcare and patient care management within scope of practice.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with patients staff leadership and accreditation bodies about process and workflow.
- Maintains and cleans environment work area equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel
- Assists with clinical and clerical duties within the program direction.
- Maintains open communication with precepting staff and program coordinator.
- Completes program course work in accordance with the program syllabus.
- Performs proper application of clinical skills in accordance with the program syllabus.
- Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Commits to continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety
quality of care and excellent service. Advocates for privacy confidentiality and security of patient staff and organization data. Adheres to the organizations published values standards and policies.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of relevant experience Clinical Assistant or Nursing Assistant Preferred
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days (Required)
- Participant with the Michigan Literacy Center of West Michigan
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6 from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Occasionally
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
- Visual Acuity
None No; Seldom Yes: Occasionally - Color Vision (Ishihara) Test
None No; Seldom Yes: Seldom
How Corewell Health cares for you
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - 515 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Clinical Operations and Improvement - CHMG West
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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