Medical Assistant - Otolaryngology/ENT

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, document histories, take vital signs, and prepare patients for exams while assisting during procedures. This role focuses on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications include a MA program with externship or recent clinical MA experience, High school diploma, BLS-C, and EPIC EMR familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours) OR 1 year clinical MA experience in past 5 years OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Paramedic/EMT with clinical experience OR military medical personnel with clinical experience.
• Current BLS-C certification on hire or by end of orientation.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers.
• Perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to support the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Office

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Title

Medical Assistant

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About the Department

Be part of a physician network dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across communities throughout Michigan. Ascension Medical Group combines trusted neighborhood practices with the strength of an integrated health system, offering meaningful work close to where patients live and work.

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to patients under the direct supervision of providers and nursing leadership. Your work will directly support healthcare providers in delivering exceptional patient experiences, ensuring smooth and efficient clinical operations.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable environment.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and record vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers during these processes.
• Perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to support the healthcare team.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

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

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for learning and development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.