Lead-Medical Assistant - OBGYN -Days

Henry Ford Health System; Washington Township (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 dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring smooth clinic operations by preparing patients for examinations and performing essential clerical duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical skills, possess a valid medical assistant certification, and be committed to providing high-quality patient care. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient experiences and clinic efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Medical Assistant Program or 5 years of experience.
• Ability to perform a variety of clinical skills related to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the health care clinic by preparing patients for examination.
• Perform various clerical duties related to clinic activities.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Keyboarding Skills

Education

Graduate from Medical Assistant Program

Completion of Clinical Externship

3 Years of Experience as Medical Assistant

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides assistance in the health care clinic by preparing patients for examination and performing various clerical duties related to clinic activities. Under supervision of the Office Supervisor/Manager, is responsible for support functions in the office as they relate to medical assistants. May function as a receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant when necessary or assigned, and may or may not be the primary responsibility.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Medical Assistant Program, or graduate of a formal medical assistant program with a minimum of five years of continuous work as a Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience.
• Completion of a clinical externship.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current BLS-C certificate.
• One of the following certifications is required; failure to maintain certification/registration will result in termination:
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) eligible for Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA),
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT),
• Certification by the National Healthcare Association (NHA) as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA),
• Certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (CCT) as a National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
• Department: OB_GYN - Macomb
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable