Ambulatory Medical Support Assistant - Float Pool (PRN)

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Medical Support Assistant for the Float Pool to support ambulatory care operations. This role is part-time and involves assisting with patient flow, charting, and basic duties to ensure smooth clinic days.

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, you will greet and escort patients, obtain histories, measure vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and assist with procedures, while maintaining compassionate,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs.
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Actively monitor & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames.
• Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Medical Support Assistant for the Float Pool to support ambulatory care operations. This role is part-time and involves assisting with patient flow, charting, and basic duties to ensure smooth clinic days.

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, you will greet and escort patients, obtain histories, measure vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and assist with procedures, while maintaining compassionate,