Medical Assistant - Otolaryngology - Plymouth - Full Time

Henry Ford Health System; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting in patient care including greeting patients, obtaining medical histories, and preparing for examinations. Candidates must have a high school diploma and preferred medical assistant certification. This position offers a competitive salary and a $2,000 sign-on bonus!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Certification from AAMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA preferred.
• 1 year experience in clinical medical assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and escorting patients to the exam room.
• Recording vitals and obtaining medical histories.
• Assisting the provider during examinations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification

Graduation from Medical Assistant program

Tools

EPIC (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

NEW PAYRATES!

**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

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 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.


• Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

Shift Hours: Mon - Fri -8:30 am - 5:00 pm

(may need to travel to West bloomfield site in the event of low census at Plymouth)

Location: 40777 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

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.


• Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) 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 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.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

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

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group


• Department: Otolaryngology Plymouth


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable