Medical Assistant Oncology

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams. Under supervision, you will greet patients, collect histories, measure vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and assist providers during procedures.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation in the EHR, adherence to medication administration protocols, and timely responses to patient requests. Prior EMR experience and clinical externship are preferred but not required.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory care preferred.
• ET (Emergency Medical Technician) or nursing experience not required but helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Escort patient to room and prepare for examination or procedure.
• Obtain vital signs and document in the EHR.
• Obtain patient history using critical thinking.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols.
• Document care and status in the EHR.
• Ensure patient safety and respond to emergencies.
• Manage medication administration and immunization records per protocol.
• Handle phone encounters and patient communications within established timeframes.

Conocimientos

Basic computer knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Clinical skills

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

EPIC EHR

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Founded in 1915, the Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG) has established itself as one of the premier group practices in the nation. The 2,600+-member group of physicians, advanced practice providers and researchers fosters innovation and advancement in patient care, education and research while encouraging improvements in technology and patient care processes. Throughout its history, the HFMG has attracted physicians and researchers who are driven to discover and deliver new and better solutions to the most complex health challenges. They have global improvements to care in areas ranging from neuroscience and cancer to transplant and heart disease.

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.

_PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Please Note: The following duties & responsibilities may not apply to all ambulatory areas): _

• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider. Consistently follow the six rights of medication administration. Maintains accurate immunization and medication administration records.
• Document care provided during patient visit in the EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Actively monitor & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
• Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record per protocol for provider sign off.
• Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
• Prepare medication refill/request for provider review and signature in EHR.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

** EDUCATION REQUIRED:**

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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.

** CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:**

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation

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). 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.

*Must Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.