Medical Assistant Ortho Multi Specialty Group Days

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Specialty Center - Jackson is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in ambulatory care settings at 3235 E Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202.

The role involves greeting patients, collecting histories, taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, and assisting clinicians during visits. On-site care coordination and Epic EMR familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with formal clinical externship (160 hours minimum) or equivalent clinical experience in the past five years.
• Current BLS-C certification by hire or by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and obtain medical histories.
• Record vital signs and prepare patients for examinations/procedures.
• Assist provider during examinations and procedures and coordinate care with on-site team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical assisting

Education

Medical Assistant program with externship

One-year MA clinical experience

LPN

EMT/paramedic with clinical experience

Military medical experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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.

Henry Ford Specialty Center - Jackson

3235 E Michigan AvenueJackson, MI 49202

Henry Ford Specialty Center - Jackson offers patients the convenience of seeing a Henry Ford specialist close to home. All appointments at this location are scheduled by the referring physician and a Henry Ford specialist. Our on-site care team will coordinate a video call with a Henry Ford specialist and will perform a focused exam.

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.
• 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.
• CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.