Medical Assistant Mobile Operations

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. Under supervision, you will perform administrative and clinical tasks, greet patients, obtain histories, record vital signs, prepare for examinations and assist during procedures.

Required qualifications include a Medical Assistant program with externship or proven clinical experience, and current BLS-C certification by orientation end.

Qualifications

• Possess completion of a Medical Assistant program or applicable clinical experience.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with EPIC EMR is preferred.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of ambulatory patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain medical histories and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist the provider during examinations and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving

EPIC EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

EMT/Paramedic with clinical experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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:

• Greeting and escorting 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.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

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.

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.