Position: Medical Assistant 

Req.#: 24-151

FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Unit: UAW or MPP

Department/Location: Nursing Services/Fuller Campus

Wage: $17.24-$22.86. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package

Medical Assistant

Network180 employees make a difference in people's lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others. 

We are seeking a Medical Assistant* *responsible for direct service to clients in our Outpatient Psychiatric Services Clinic, that serves both adults and children with mental illness/behavioral health and substance use disorder needs. This multidisciplinary team-based model includes: a psychiatrist, registered nurse, medical assistant, case managers, outpatient therapists and peer support.  The team serves consumers with mental illness and substance use disorder needs with an emphasis on evidence-based therapeutic treatments. 

 This position is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no weekend, on call, or holiday requirements for this position. This assignment is in person at 790 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Network180 has made the safety of our employees a priority. We provide Personal Protection Equipment to our employees and thorough safety and cleaning protocols are in place. Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet.

 *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: *

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program from an accredited Medical Assistant program 
• Current valid CPR certification, or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Education or training in the basics of medical terminology
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management and e-mail
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities

* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: *

• CMA certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants or the RMA certification through American Medical Technologists preferred
• Strong understanding of services for psychiatric and substance disordered consumers, and a strong recovery philosophy, preferred
• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting, preferred

• Experience working with an Electronic Health Record, preferred

   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

   For a detailed job description and responsibilities please see pdf document attached to this posting. Applications are accepted until position has been filled. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify. 

   Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabi