Medical Assistant

Portage Hospital - Physician Practice 

Medical Assistant (MA)

Job Type: PRN | Days variable hours to support clinic staffing.

 Your experience matters

Portage Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinic MA joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Clinic MA who excels in this role:

• Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments. 
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communication changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given. 
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• Graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent Required
• License: CCMA, CMA or RMA
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. This is Fast paced, busy clinic. Large group of physicians
• Minimum Work Experience: One-year related experience, preferred. One year clinic experience, preferred.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Basic Life Support (BLS).

UP Health System

Marquette's major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Women's Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the region's premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP-Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.

Our Community

The City of Marquette is located in the central region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With a population of 21,335, it is the UP's largest community. In addition to being a population center, it serves as the regional center for education, healthcare, recreation and retail offering amazing arts and culture opportunities, stellar schools. Marquette also is the home of Northern Michigan University, housing the nation's only Olympic Education Center.

Residents of the City of Marquette have long appreciated their community's abundant natural beauty, unique climate and the high quality of life that is enjoyed here. A strong commitment by both city leaders and active community members has helped Marquette to become one of the nation's premier cities.

Our national recognition includes being named one of "America's Most Livable Communities" by Partners for Livable Communities in 2004, involvement in Michigan's "Cool Cities" initiative, and receipt of the "All-American City" award by the National Civic League in 2003. Forbes also named Marquette the "Third Best City in America to Raise a Family" in 2010, and, most recently, Marquette was named one of the top micropolitans by Site Selection Magazine in March 2011.

EEOC Statement

Marquette General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.