Medical Assistant OBGYN Days

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for our OB/GYN Days team in Clinton Township, MI. You will greet patients, obtain histories, record vitals, and assist with examinations and procedures.

We value experience in OB/GYN or women's health, proficiency with EMR systems, and strong clinical skills. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a clinical externship (160 hours).
• Experience in OB/GYN or women’s health preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems (EPIC) preferred.
• Strong clinical skills: rooming patients, obtaining vitals, assisting with pelvic exams and procedures, injections, phlebotomy, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room.
• Obtain medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examination/procedure.
• Assist provider during examination/procedure.

Skills

Rooming patients

Vital signs

Pelvic exams

Injections

Phlebotomy

Patient education

EMR proficiency

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Medical Assistant program with 160-hour externship

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

LPN license

EMT/Paramedic with clinical experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

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.

Medical Assistant – OBGYN Days

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

The Henry Ford Macomb Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) Program aims to train the Ob/Gyn generalist with specific educational experiences geared toward the development of competence in the provision of ambulatory primary health care for women..

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.

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:

• 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.
• We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who is comfortable working in a fast-paced women’s health setting. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in OB/GYN or women’s health, proficiency with EMR systems, and strong clinical skills such as rooming patients, obtaining vitals, assisting with pelvic exams and procedures, administering injections, phlebotomy, and patient education. Strengths in women’s health should include sensitivity to patient privacy, comfort discussing reproductive health topics, effective communication, and the ability to support providers during prenatal, gynecologic, and preventive care visits. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, teamwork, reliability, and a patient-centered approach, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. Any experience with prior authorizations, care coordination, phone triage, or population health initiatives is a plus.

SHIFT DETAILS:

Days

LOCATION:

16151 19 Mile Road Clinton Township, MI 48038

STATUS:

Full Time, 40 hours per week

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.

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.