Full-Time
Medical Assistant
Indian River Family Practice
Posted on 9/10/2026
Munson Healthcare
501-1,000 employees
Non-profit regional healthcare system
No salary listed
Indian River, MI, USA
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- Credentialed Medical Assistant candidates must hold Medical Assistant credentials from an approved Munson Healthcare credentialing organization.
- Non-credentialed candidates must have one year of relevant experience in a physician practice or similar healthcare setting in provider or patient support, or graduate from a Medical Assistant program approved by Munson Healthcare.
- Employees must receive required vaccinations or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella, and must receive the annual flu vaccine or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.
- Complete clinical and administrative tasks within the clinic while working alongside the provider.
- Room and prepare patients according to clinic-specific checklists or procedures.
- Measure patient weight, height, oxygen saturation, respiration, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure using manual and automatic methods.
- Complete required patient care documentation, including medical histories and referral requests.
- Perform patient procedures following established protocols and processes, including sterile procedure setup and specimen collection.
- Assist with day-to-day clinic operations and support fellow teammates and providers as needed.
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
- Basic Life Support certification is preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained.
- Experience in phlebotomy is highly preferred.
Munson Healthcare is a nonprofit regional health system serving northern Michigan with eight community hospitals and a flagship Munson Medical Center. It delivers hospital, primary, specialty, and outpatient care across 29 counties to about 540,000 residents, supported by more than 8,000 staff and 1,000 providers across 76 specialties. The system uses advanced diagnostics and treatments, including 3D tomography, robotic surgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery, and runs a Level II Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and the region’s only NICU and inpatient behavioral health services. Its goal is to reinvest earnings into community health, improving access, outcomes, and health equity through a broad, integrated network that serves as northern Michigan’s largest healthcare provider.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Traverse City, Michigan
Founded
1915
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Munson broke ground on a 24-bed NICU on 2026-05-29, expanding women’s services.
- The system is adding 137 childcare openings by late fall 2026, easing hiring pressure.
- July 2026 Medicaid and rehab recognition boosts referral capture and employer brand.
What critics are saying
- Two 2026 class actions allege Cerner EHR data exposure, extending litigation into 2027.
- Traverse City nurses fought staffing protections in March 2026; future contract talks stay adversarial.
- A malpractice appeal was reversed on 2026-06-22, keeping liability costs and reputational damage alive.
What makes Munson Healthcare unique
- Munson is northern Michigan’s largest provider, spanning 29 counties and 540,000 residents.
- MMC recertified as Comprehensive Stroke Center on 2026-08-18, reinforcing regional referral dominance.
- The $40 million Traverse City NICU expansion targets completion in late 2027.
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