Medical Assistant CANCER PAVILION

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant in Oncology to support physicians and nursing leadership in a dynamic cancer care setting. The role involves greeting patients, obtaining histories and vital signs, preparing for exams, assisting during examinations or procedures, handling lab specimens, and providing patient education to improve outcomes.

Applicants should complete a Medical Assistant program with a clinical externship (or have recent ambulatory MA experience), possess

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program with a 160-hour clinical externship.
• Alternatively, 1 year of clinical MA experience in the past five years.
• EPIC EMR experience is preferred.
• Licensure options include LPN or EMT/Paramedic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients at arrival and escort to exam rooms.
• Obtain and record patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist during procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as directed.
• Perform basic labs and collect specimens.
• Schedule appointments and manage medical records.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of rooms and instruments.
• Provide patient education on procedures and care.
• Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care.
• Support inventory management and supply ordering.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

1 year clinical medical assisting experience within past five years

LPN

EMT/Paramedic with clinical experience

Military medical personnel with clinical experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Oncology

Department Information

Founded in 1915, the Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG) has established itself as one of the premier group practices in the nation. The 2,600+-member group of physicians, advanced practice providers and researchers fosters innovation and advancement in patient care, education and research while encouraging improvements in technology and patient care processes. Throughout its history, the HFMG has attracted physicians and researchers who are driven to discover and deliver new and better solutions to the most complex health challenges. They have global improvements to care in areas ranging from neuroscience and cancer to transplant and heart disease.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients upon arrival
• Obtain and record patient medical histories and vital signs
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams
• Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician
• Perform basic lab tests and collect/prep lab specimens
• Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and handle patient correspondence
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam rooms
• Provide patient education and instructions on medical procedures or care
• Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications

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 / Licenses Required

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.