Medical Assistant -OB_GYN West Bloomfield - 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 provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a compassionate environment. Responsibilities include greeting patients, recording vital signs, and assisting during examinations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant certifications.

Benefits

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with externship or 1 year clinical experience.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification or LPN required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care, including vital signs and preparing for examinations.
• Perform administrative tasks to support quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

EPIC

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: Mon - Fri -8:00 am - 4:30 pm -

1 half day Saturday approximately 1 to 2 a month from 8am-12noon

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), and National 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: OB_Gyn_W. Bloomfield


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable