Medical Assistant- Pediatrics

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Pediatrics – Lakeside location. Under supervision, you will perform administrative and clinical tasks to support quality patient care.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered; duties include greeting patients, taking histories, vital signs, assisting physicians, and basic lab work. The role requires a HS diploma or GED, BLS certification, and completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours) or equivalent clinical experience in the past five years.
• One year of clinical medical assisting experience or appropriate certification/licensure (LPN/EMT).
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures and assist providers.
• Administer medications and injections as directed.
• Perform basic lab tests and collect specimens.
• Schedule appointments and manage medical records.
• Answer phones and handle patient inquiries.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and rooms.
• Provide patient education and care instructions.
• Assist in minor procedures and wound care.
• Manage inventory and orders of medical supplies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

One year clinical medical assisting experience

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Paramedic/EMT with clinical experience

Military medical personnel experience

Tools

EPIC

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 - Pediatrics - Lakeside

$2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus

Location: Lakeside Medical Center - 14500 Hall Road (M-59), Sterling Heights MI 48077

Department Information:

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 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.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist patients upon arrival
• Obtain and record patient medical histories and vital signs
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams
• Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician
• Perform basic lab tests and collect/prep lab specimens
• Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and handle patient correspondence
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam rooms
• Provide patient education and instructions on medical procedures or care
• Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.
• One of the following:
  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160-hour minimum).
  • Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum of one year of experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five years.
  • Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of one year of experience in clinical medical assisting.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
  • Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one year of clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.
  • Military trained medical personnel with at least one year of clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.

Preferred Qualifications

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

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and have access to opportunities that challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential.