Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Detroit NW - Union Position -Full Time

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves performing various administrative and clinical tasks to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include greeting patients, obtaining medical histories, measuring vital signs, and assisting during examinations. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with relevant certifications. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and patient-centered care, and enjoy a rewarding career in the medical field.

Benefits

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with clinical externship or experience.
• BLS Certification required upon hire or by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality and compassionate care to patients.
• Perform administrative and clinical tasks under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Basic Computer Knowledge

Clinical Skills

EPIC Experience

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification

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:

• Mon, Wed, TH, & Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
• Tues11:30 am - 8 pm
• Sat - alternating 8 am - 12 pm

Location : 7800 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48235

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), andNational 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: Family Medicine-DNW
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: UAW-SMTC Med Group Union Fac.