Medical Assistant - Specialty Care Clinic

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Location: KALAMAZOO, MI 49001, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 29-0000.00 – Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians
Posted: Friday, 16 October 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 15 November 2026

Job Description

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant - Specialty Care Clinic in KALAMAZOO, MI. This is a full-time position.

Be the heartbeat of our practice. Were looking for a Medical Assistant who loves fast-paced days, meaningful patient connections, and being the calm, capable presence that keeps an ambulatory office running smoothly. If you thrive on varietyrooming patients, assisting providers, managing clinical tasks, and making people feel genuinely cared forthis is your place. You wont be a cog in a machine here; youll be a valued part of a close-knit team where your skills, compassion, and attention to detail truly make a difference every single day. We are an academic medical facility. You will be part of the teaching team for the next generation of physicians. Plus, enjoy worklife balance with no nights, no weekends, and 11 paid holidays. This career allows you to actively participate in coordination of patient flow and services with a focus on patient centered care. As a medical assistant for WMed, you will collect patient information related to the patient visit or procedure. Assisting with patient care and administering approved medication is a major part of the day. Assisting physician and team members with with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Maintaining a positive attitude while providing assistance in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary clinic. Assisting in optimizing education for residents and students in Program rotation. To share this posting, please use this link WMed has opportunities for: Medical Assistant I no certification required! Experience in a clinical setting required. $15.90 - $18.55/hour +, dependent upon experience as a medical assistant or equivalent/relevant clinical position. Medical Assistant II must have current medical assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and experience in a clinical setting. $17.45 $20.35/hour +, dependent upon years of experience and certification. Medical Assistant III must have current medical assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and several years experience in a clinical setting. Those with leadership and training experience will be given preference. $19.65 - $22.90/hour +, dependent upon years of experience as a medical assistant and leadership experience. We offer a Monday Friday schedule between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (nights and weekends off!). Our full time employees receive 8 full-day and 2 half-day paid holidays, an 8 hour preference holiday, 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year, and an extremely generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual as well as an annual wellness reimbursement of $300. Tuition reimbursement is available within the first year of full time employment. BENEFITS: Wellness reimbursement.Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.Employer-funded retirement plan.Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.Flexible work solutions based on position and department.Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.Paid holidays.Paid volunteer time.Paid preferred holiday.No nights, no weekends. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works alongside team members in various areas of the clinic to maintain staffing levels. This may include front desk/patient registration, referrals, and nursing.Schedules and reschedules clinic appointments.Enters patient demographic and insurance information into the EMR system.Assists with patient flow and room assignments.Obtains age-appropriate vital signs as needed.Collects patient information pertinent to physician visit or procedure.Assists physicians and team with treatment, tests, and orders.Performs waived testing (UDS, Forensic Fluids, GeneSight Testing).Administers medication as approved. Documents patient care and actions per clinic standard.Assists with the scheduling of diagnostic work-up, procedures and referrals.Refers abnormal lab work to physician for appropriate follow up.Assists with triaging of phone calls and calling patients back with provider recommendations.Forwards prescription refills to providers.Maintains equipment; orders supplies as needed.Discusses day to day issues with team leader for resolution.Directs incoming calls to appropriate resource.Maintains CEUs required by certification/registration.Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.All other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

high school

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