Medical Assistant - Dermatology-Troy - Full Time (40 Hours)

Davita Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant to support compassionate patient care through various clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include greeting patients, obtaining medical histories, and assisting providers, ensuring a high standard of care in the dermatology department. The ideal candidate will have completed a Medical Assistant program and hold relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a Medical Assistant program with clinical externship.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification with five years of clinical experience.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or EMT with relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and escorting patients to the exam room.
• Obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
• Assisting the provider during examinations or procedures.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EPIC (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

NEW PAYRATES!

**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

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.


• Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

Shift Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, and 1 Saturday every 2-3 months from 7:30 - 12:00pm.

Location:

Henry Ford Medical Group, Department of Dermatology, 2825 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083

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.


• Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) 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 Medical Group


• Department: Dermatology-Troy


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable