Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Henry Ford Health; Blackman Charter Township (MI); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Mission-driven work

Résumé du poste

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing leadership at our Jackson hospital campus in mid-Michigan. The role combines administrative and clinical tasks to ensure a seamless patient experience and high-quality care.

You will greet patients, record histories and vital signs, and help prepare patients for exams under supervision. Qualified candidates have a Medical Assistant program with externship or substantial clinical experience, BLS-C certification, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with clinical externship (160 hours minimum).
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without externship but with at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience.
• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with at least one year in clinical medical assisting.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Licensed Paramedic/EMT with at least one year clinical experience in a medical setting.
• Military trained medical personnel with at least one year clinical experience in a medical setting.
• Must successfully complete Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.

Responsabilités

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support patient care and treatment.
• Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality in all interactions.

Connaissances

BLS-C

Keyboarding

EPIC EMR

Formation

Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

Medical Assistant program without externship + 1 year clinical experience

LPN

Paramedic/EMT with 1 year clinical experience

Military medical experience with 1 year clinical experience

Ambulatory orientation components completed

Outils

EPIC EMR

Description du poste

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.

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health's Jackson hospital campus, a cornerstone of care in mid-Michigan. Surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes and parks, our Jackson location offers a warm, community-focused environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Here, you'll be part of a close-knit team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients while enjoying the charm and affordability of small-town living.

Henry Ford Family Medicine - North Street

As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting providers and nursing leadership to deliver exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include both administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless and compassionate patient experience. This role is essential in maintaining the quality and efficiency of our healthcare services.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support patient care and treatment.
• Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality in all interactions.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160-hour minimum), or equivalent experience as outlined in the job description.
• Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, you'll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with passionate professionals, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a learning environment where you can develop your skills and make a lasting impact on patient care.

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Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum).
• 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.
• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of one year of experience in clinical medical assisting.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• Must Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.