Medical Assistant-Family Practice- Full Time

Henry Ford Health System; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Family Medicine team. This role involves assisting physicians with patient examinations, performing vital sign assessments, and maintaining treatment rooms. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a passion for patient care. You will also be responsible for clerical duties and managing supplies, ensuring a smooth workflow in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your contributions and offers the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Assist with examinations and treatments under physician supervision.
• Perform clinical duties and basic clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record vital signs accurately.
• Transcribe patient orders and manage treatment rooms.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Duties

Materials Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of Relevant Experience

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Department: Family Medicine


• Schedule: Full-time days: Monday - Friday


• Location: St. Clair Shores, MI


• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.


• Assist with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician or registered nurse.


• Perform select clinical duties. - Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.


• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.


• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies


• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.


• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted


• Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Any issuing authority accepted

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital


• Department: Warren Family Physicians


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable