Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their cardiology team in Detroit. This role involves assisting healthcare providers with patient examinations, managing clinical duties, and performing essential administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have cardiology experience and relevant certifications, although training is available for the right individual. Join a respected healthcare organization that prioritizes employee well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, dental coverage, and tuition assistance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive health plan options

Dental and eye care coverage

Tuition assistance

Discounts to various businesses

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant required within 3 months of hire.
• BLS Provider certification required within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatments under provider supervision.
• Perform clerical duties, manage supplies, and maintain treatment rooms.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Cardiology experience

Athena

12 lead EKG

BLS Provider certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable job-specific experience

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology

• Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
• Responsibilities: Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients.
• Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.

M-F no weekends or holidays
Rotating locations between Farmington Hills and Novi with occasional travel to Dearborn
Rotating start times between 7:45-8:30

Preferred skills: Certified or Registered MA, cardiology experience, Athena, 12 lead EKG. Willing to train the right candidate.

Requirements:

• CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Any issuing authority accepted.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan, and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses, and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.