Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Days

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital in Jackson, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant in Cardiology (days). This role supports physicians and nursing leadership with administrative and clinical tasks to deliver compassionate patient care in a structured environment.

Qualifications include MA training with externship or equivalent experience, EKG/ambulatory care exposure, and EPIC EMR familiarity. Location is 309 Page Ave, with a 40-hour work week and day shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous MA experience preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room.
• Obtain medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for an examination/procedure.
• Assist the provider during the examination/procedure.

Skills

EKG experience

Ambulatory care

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

MA program with externship

MA program without externship (1 year experience)

LPN

EMT/Paramedic

Military medical training

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Our experienced, board-certified cardiologists, interventional cardiologist and electrophysiologists provide comprehensive testing, monitoring, diagnosis and treatment for diseases and abnormalities of the heart and parts of the circulatory system.

Medical Assistant – Cardiology - Days

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.

Previous MA Experience Preferred

EKG and ambulatory experience preferred.

Experience With Epic Preferred

Experience with Epic preferred.

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:

• Greeting and escorting patients to the exam room.
• Obtaining medical histories.
• Measurement and recording of vital signs.
• Preparing patients for an examination/procedure.
• Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

Shift Details: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: 309 Page Ave Jackson, MI 49201

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: HF Allegiance Cardiology
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable