Henry Ford Health System

Compensation

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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 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. Shift Hours: • Mon, Wed, TH, & Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm • Tues 11:30 am - 8 pm • Sat - alternating 8 am - 12 pm Location:7800 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48235 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.