Medical Assistant - Ortho Multi Specialty Group - Days

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital's Ortho Multi Specialty Group. Under supervision, you will perform administrative and clinical tasks to aid in quality and compassionate care.

You will greet patients, obtain histories, take vitals, prepare for exams, and assist providers during procedures. A MA program with externship or 1 year clinical experience is required, plus BLS-C certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with clinical externship (160 hours) or 1 year clinical experience if externship not completed
• Current BLS-C certification by hire or by end orientation

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room
• Obtain medical histories
• Measure and record vital signs
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• Assist the provider during examinations and procedures

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

EPIC EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

Medical Assistant program without externship but 1 year clinical experience

Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent with 1 year experience

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Paramedic/EMT with 1 year clinical experience

Military trained medical personnel with 1 year 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.

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.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

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

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Ortho Multi Specialty Group
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable