Henry Ford Hospital

Compensation

Full Description

Medical Assistant 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 following : • 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 : This is a contingent position hours will vary but will be notified in advance. The clinic is open Monday - Friday. Mondays we are open 7 : 00am - 8 : 00pm. Tuesday - Thursday 7 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, Fridays 7 : 00am - 4 : 00pm, and the 3rd Saturday of each month 7 : 00am-11am. No Sunday or Holiday coverage. Location : 131 Kercheval. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 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.