Medical Assistant - Mobile Operations - Contingent - Days
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
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, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Military, Mobile Technology, Nursing, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Staff Training, Typing
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
3 days ago
GENERAL SUMMARY:
By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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 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.
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.