Medical Assistant - Surgery Colon and Rectal - Full Time
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 Tests, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Military, Nursing, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Staff Training, Typing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
3 days ago
Medical Assistant - Surgery Colon & Rectal
Department: Surgery - Colon & Rectal
Primary Location: Main Campus - 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI
Additional Clinic Coverage (Travel Required):
Fairlane Center - 19401 Hubbard Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126
Potential coverage at Columbus Center - 39450 W. 12 Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48377
Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Four (4) 10-hour shifts
Typical hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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.