Medical Assistant, Primary Care Lake Orion

Trinity Health MI

About the Role

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant (MA) to support providers in delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves direct patient interaction, assisting with clinical procedures, supporting care coordination, and contributing to a positive healthcare experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for appointments.
• Collect and document patient histories, vital signs, and health information.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed.
• Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
• Provide patient and family education to support better health outcomes.
• Coordinate care and serve as a liaison between patients and providers.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and disease management programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of an accredited/approved:
• MA program and MA Externship
• MA Internship
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program
• Paramedic program
• Certified Athletic Trainer

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE

• MA-Non-Credentialed I:
• MA eligible to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired, OR
• EMT with current/active license in the State of Michigan, OR
• Paramedic following successful completion of the National Registry Paramedic Exam and/or holds a current/active license in the State of Michigan.
• Valid CPR certification.
• MA-Credentialed I: 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)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 0-1 year previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and motivated to support patient care.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, patient-centered culture.
• Passionate about patient care and growing a healthcare career.