• Please note: Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be able to show proof.

Why should you join Easterseals?

Easterseals - Michigan recognizes that our employees are our greatest assets. We have been recognized and received several awards honoring our commitment to excellence relative to our human resources practices, including:

Best of MichBusiness
Michigan's Best and Brightest in Wellness
Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
Crain's Cool Places to Work
Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly Employer of the Year

What will you do as a Medical Assistant at Easterseals?

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: Collects patient medical histories and records vital signs. Prepares patients for examination and explains treatment procedures to patients as needed. Gathers and prepares laboratory specimens, and may perform basic laboratory tests on the premises. Disposes contaminated supplies. Instructs patients about medication and special diets, and orders/obtains injectable medications from the onsite pharmacy as directed by a physician. May authorize drug refills as directed by a physician and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care. Willingness to support and assist consumers with trauma related issues.
Administrative Duties and Responsibilities: Greets patients in a warm and welcoming environment and answers telephones. Updates and files patient medical records. Assists patients with filling out and completing insurance forms. May handle billing and relevant correspondence as needed. Schedules walk-in clinic appointments. Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment, and keeps waiting and examining rooms neat and clean. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care. Willingness to support and assist consumers with trauma related issues.

Want More?
As a full-time employee at Easterseals you're eligible for the following benefits:

We value diversity and believe in motivating employees to do their very best
Our work environment encourages innovation and supports state-of-the-art evidence-based practice models to better support our mission
We offer ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Continued professional development
Company paid laptop to do your job with ease
Offering a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package including:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with company contribution
80 hours of vacation time and 48 hours of personal leave each year
9 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Mileage reimbursement
401K match with company match
Healthcare reimbursement
Dependent reimbursement
Voluntary pet Insurance
Wellness program and incentives
Performance bonus opportunities
Dress for your day
Cutting edge technology
Opportunities for advancement

What Does Easterseals Need From You?

1. Must possess a Medical Assistant Graduate Certificate from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or be a
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
2. Be Certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
3. Certified phlebotomist preferred.
4. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
5. Must possess a knowledge and understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health & substance abuse); Stages of
Change (The Transtheoretical Model); Phases of Recovery, and Motivational Interviewing.
6. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
7. Ability to work in medical and behavioral health clinics.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers Lic

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)