Administrative Skills, Ambulatory Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, EMT-Paramedics, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, High School Diploma, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistance, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Military, Nursing, Operating Room Nursing, Operational Support, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Staff Training, Typing
This is a contingent Medical Assistant (MA) position supporting NWHC Southgate (SG) and BRWT locations.
- Hours will vary based on clinic needs.
- Expected schedule is approximately 8-16 hours per week.
- The primary work location will be NWHC Southgate, with coverage provided at both clinic sites as needed.
Clinic Locations
NWHC Southgate
23050 West Road, Suite 210, Brownstown Township, MI 48183
Southgate Office
15675 Northline Road, Southgate, MI 48195
This position offers a flexible schedule and supports patient care operations across both clinic locations
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients.
These duties may include but are not limited to the
- Greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room.
- Obtaining medical histories.
- The measurement and recording of vital signs.
- Preparing patients for an examination/procedure.
- Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
- Ability to problem-solve preferred. Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
- EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.
- Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). OR
Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years. OR
Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). OR
Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. OR
Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
- Department: HFW NWHC - Southgate
- Shift: Rotating
- Union Code: Not Applicable