Medical Assistant- Float Pool-PRN

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Michigan seeks a Clinical Assistant to support physicians in the examination and treatment of patients. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, maintaining patient records, and managing clinic materials. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and be BLS certified within one month of hire.

Benefits

Health plan options including CDHP, PPO, and HMO

Dental and eye care coverage

Tuition assistance

Discounts at numerous businesses

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required, or 1 year of applicable job-specific experience.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Perform clinical duties such as vital signs measurement and patient documentation.
• Manage materials, order supplies, and perform basic clerical duties.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Overview

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 healthcare 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. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan, and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy additional benefits, including dental and eye care coverage, tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to numerous businesses, and more. Employees in contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Henry Ford Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Assist with treatments ordered by the physician as supervised by the physician or registered nurse.
• Perform select clinical duties such as interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and recording information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering phones, maintaining records, and filing.
• Manage materials by ordering and stocking supplies.
• Document diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders, including laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.

Certification/Licenses Required

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transfer, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalency, or 1 year of applicable job-specific experience.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Ascension Medical Group MI
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

This posting outlines the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.