Family Practice Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Support

Henry Ford Health; Fenton (MI); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive health plan options

Tuition assistance

Dental and eye care coverage

Résumé du poste

Henry Ford Health System in Fenton seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant for Family Practice to provide healthcare support to patients. In this full-time role, you will assist with vital sign measurement, patient preparations, and support during medical procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or G.E.D., clinical experience, and strong problem-solving skills. We offer competitive benefits, making this a rewarding opportunity to impact patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• BLS certification upon hire needed.
• One-year clinical experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Greet and escort patients to the examination room.
• Obtain medical histories from patients.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures.
• Assist the provider during examinations or procedures.

Connaissances

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Basic computer knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduation

Outils

EPIC Electronic Medical Record

Description du poste

Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Fenton

Medical Assistant – Family Practice - Fenton

By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Greeting and escorting 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 DETAILS: Mon & Wed 8a -4 30p and Tues & Thurs 7a- 3:30p.

STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week

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.

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.

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.