Careers at West Front Primary Care
Our Mission:
West Front Primary Care exists to improve the health of our patients through an exceptional care experience.
Why West Front Primary Care?
- We are an award-winning team that has continually earned recognition for the high quality of care we deliver through our team-based approach to care.
- We have great benefits including competitive wages, health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, a generous 401K, and a great team.
Available Positions:
Medical Assistant
Responsible for providing professional clinical care for patients under supervision of the physician and clinical management. May be assigned to a specific provider or assist other clinical assistants and providers as deemed necessary.
Qualifications: Medical Assistant Training
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that will include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; making appointments; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, collecting specimens, preparing for exam; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians with various procedures; EMR entry; relaying instructions to patients; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
- Performs short evaluation of the patient’s situation to estimate severity of illness and/or injury via phone and directs them to the emergency room or sets up an appointment with their provider.
- Determines urgency of seeing the patient based on assessment and on familiarity with a patient’s condition and history via patients EMR. Confers with providers as needed. Takes medication refill requests via phone or portal and follows refill guidelines to send requests to providers.
- Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; sterilizing instruments and keeping appropriate records of sterilization; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam rooms.
- Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injection; prescription verifications; applying dressings; CLIA waived testing and safe handling of blood borne pathogens and biohazards.
- Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Patient assessment
- Completes required clinical skills correctly and accurately with minimal supervision
- Skill in making triage decisions and responding quickly and calmly in emergency situations
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
- Adheres to process
- Ability to assess clinical needs and multitask to accomplish clinical tasks in a team setting
- Must have the ability to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with others
- Able to collaborate and constructively problem solve with co-workers
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
- Must project a pleasant and professional image
- Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
- Office hoursMonday – Thursday (8a-8p) Friday (8a-5p) and Saturdays (9a-3p). Hours worked based on assignments/needs of clinical staff.
Experience: Minimum of one year medical experience
Education Requirements: One year of medical assistant training – Medical Assistant Certification preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Standing / sitting for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to use appropriate body mechanic techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing etc.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, copier , telephone and other office equipment
- Occasional stress caused by multitasking and level of responsibility
Work Environment: Combination of office, exam and other clinical settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards common to a clinical setting.
To apply, send resume to agubbini∂wfpc.biz.
Physician
We are seeking to add a full time Physician to our excellent team of twelve physicians and four APPs. The qualified Physician will provide out-patient primary and acute care with limited evenings and weekends required. No OB or in-patient services. WFPC offers a talented team with approachable and supportive providers working in a collaborative environment.
WFPC is a private physician-owned family practice located in northern lower Michigan’s beautiful Traverse City. The practice strives to provide excellent customer service, a professional work environment, and appreciation for our valued staff. Our collaborative care team is an important part of what makes WFPC award winning in recognition of healthcare services. Additionally, as the first Patient Centered Medical Home in Michigan, we provide same day care along with care management and patient education services. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to provide excellent care among a dynamic team in a beautiful primary care practice setting.
Requirements:
1. Current Michigan MD or DO license
2. Board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Benefits
- Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure
- Health Insurance & Health Savings Account
- Retirement Benefits – 401K
- CME funds, licensure, and professional membership support
To apply, send resume to agubbini∂wfpc.biz.
Staff
WFPC is looking for qualified staff to join our growing practice. Learn more about the benefits of working in our family-oriented, quality care organization, located in the heart of beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.
Fill out the application (download from this page), and bring it in person to our office.
Send cover letter and resume to :
West Front Primary Care
4290 Copper Ridge Drive
Suite 200 (Building F)
Traverse City, MI 49684
To apply, send resume to agubbini∂wfpc.biz.
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