Medical Assistant General Surgery Days

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the General Surgery & Gastro team. Under supervision, you will greet and escort patients, take histories, record vitals, and assist the provider during exams and procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with externship, and EPIC EMR experience preferred. BLS-C certification is required on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Medical Assistant program with externship preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred; strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Certification: current BLS-C; LPN/EMT/military medical personnel with clinical experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and obtain medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs; prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist the provider during examinations and procedures as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with externship

LPN licensure

EMT/EMS credentials

BLS-C certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or 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, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

General Surgery & Gastro - 744 W. Michigan Ave. - Jackson - MI - 49201

Medical Assistant - General Surgery
Department
General Surgery & Gastro - 744 W. Michigan Ave. - Jackson - MI - 49201
Work Schedule
Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Days

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. 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 one year of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR
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. 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.