Medical Assistant -Neurosurgery - West Bloomfield & Sterling Height - Full Time

Henry Ford Health System; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under direct supervision. This role involves administrative and clinical tasks, based in two locations, focusing on patient interactions and vital sign assessments. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and effective clinical skills, contributing to a high standard of compassionate care in a busy medical environment.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
• Ability to perform clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
• Experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality care provided to patients, including greeting and escorting.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program

Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EPIC (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

NEW PAYRATES!

**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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 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.
• Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

Shift Hours:

MA will cover both West Bloomfield and sterling height location - No weekend

1 day at Macomb (Wednesday)

4 days at West Bloomfield (Mon , Tues, Thrus, and Fri)

Timing will be 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location: 14500 Hall Road, Sterling Heights, MI & 6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322

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.
• Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA),American Medical Technologists (RMA),National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), andNational Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) 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 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: Neurosurgery - Lakeside
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable