Administrative Skills, Ambulatory Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Dermatology, EMT-Paramedics, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistance, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Military, Nursing, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Staff Training, Typing
NEW PAYRATES!$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS
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:
- 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.
Shift Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, and 1 Saturday every 2-3 months from 7:30 - 12:00pm.
Location:
Henry Ford Medical Group, Department of Dermatology, 2825 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083
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 Medical Group
- Department: Dermatology-Troy
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable