Medical Assistant – Family Practice (Sign-On Bonus)

Henry Ford Health; Rochester (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Rochester, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support under supervision. Duties include greeting patients, obtaining histories, recording vital signs, preparing for examinations, and assisting during procedures in the Family Medicine department.

Qualifications include a completed Medical Assistant program (or equivalent), strong communication skills, basic computer knowledge, and EPIC EMR experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with clinical externship (160 hours) preferred.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent (or LPN/EMT) considered.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the EHR.
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking.
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols.
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and immunizations as ordered; follow six rights of medication administration.
• Document care provided during patient visit in the EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Enter orders in the EHR for provider sign off.
• Discharge patient with after-visit instructions.
• Prepare medication refills for provider review.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with clinical externship

Current Medical Assistant certification or LPN/EMT considered

Tools

EPIC EMR

Keyboarding skills

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Rochester, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support under supervision. Duties include greeting patients, obtaining histories, recording vital signs, preparing for examinations, and assisting during procedures in the Family Medicine department.

Qualifications include a completed Medical Assistant program (or equivalent), strong communication skills, basic computer knowledge, and EPIC EMR experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.