Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - Plymouth (Beck Rd)

Davita Inc.; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Pediatrics department in Plymouth, MI. In this full-time role, you will assist in providing quality care to children, performing both administrative and clinical tasks while collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant experience or certification, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and a sign-on bonus are offered.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,000.00

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with externship or relevant experience.
• Current BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, record medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations, assist during procedures.
• Administer medications and manage medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program

Current BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - Plymouth (Beck Rd)

$2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: Full Time - 40 Hours - Day Shift (One late night a week and one Saturday a month)

Office Hours - Monday/Thursday 8AM-8PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8AM-5PM, 2nd/3rd Saturday of Month 8AM-12PM

Location: Beck Road Medical Center - 14300 Beck Rd Plymouth, MI 48170

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.

Pediatrics | Henry Ford Health - Detroit, MI

Henry Ford Pediatrics provides comprehensive primary and specialty care for children across Michigan, with over 100 years of dedicated service. Our expert team of 350+ pediatric specialists delivers compassionate, high-quality care from birth through adolescence, with services available at convenient locations across multiple counties. We offer same-day appointments, virtual visits, and cutting-edge diagnostics.

Our specialties include gastroenterology, neonatology, cardiology, neurology, behavioral health, and more-supported by advanced imaging, labs, and a Level 3 NICU. We emphasize care that transitions with patients into adulthood, backed by education, community partnerships, and groundbreaking research in liver disease, obesity, and the gut microbiome. Henry Ford Pediatrics is committed to giving every child a chance at a healthy life.

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

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 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: Pediatrics-Beck Rd


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable