Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine-40 hours-Days

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Family Medicine team. This full-time role involves assisting with patient examinations, performing clinical duties, and managing clerical tasks to support the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Medical Assistant certification within 90 days of hire. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and support a mission-driven organization committed to community health.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Medical Assistant certification needed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatments under physician supervision.
• Perform clinical duties including vital signs measurement and patient interviews.
• Handle basic clerical tasks such as record maintenance and answering phones.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Duties

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Department: Family Medicine


• Schedule: Full-time days: Monday - Friday, shifts 8a - 4:30p, 8:30a - 5p or 11:30a - 8p (Mon & Wed only)


• Location: Southfield, MI


• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.


• Assist with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician or registered nurse.


• Perform select clinical duties. - Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.


• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.


• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies


• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.


• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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


• Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Any issuing authority accepted


• Prior MA experience preferred

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Ascension Medical Group MI


• Department: FM Deighton


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable