Medical Assistant School Based Health

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

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians at the Mount Clemens Health Center. You will greet patients, collect histories, take vital signs, and prepare for exams while assisting during procedures. Strong communication, clinical skills, and EPIC experience are preferred.

The role is grant funded and location-based in Mount Clemens with pediatric experience preferred to support pediatric care teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with 160-hour externship preferred.
• MA certification or LPN/EMT acceptable with clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to room and prepare for examination or procedure.
• Obtain and record vital signs in the EHR.
• Take patient history and document in the chart.
• Assist provider during examinations and procedures per protocol.
• Administer medications and document per six rights; immunizations as ordered.
• Document care in the EHR and respond to patient requests timely.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical amb care

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

Active MA certification or LPN/EMT preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Description

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.
• Location Mount Clemens Health Center- located in Mount Clemens High School
• Grant Funded Position
• Pediatric Experience Preferred

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Please Note: The following duties & responsibilities may not apply to all ambulatory areas):

• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider. Consistently follow the six rights of medication administration. Maintains accurate immunization and medication administration records.
• Document care provided during patient visit in the EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Actively monitor & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
• Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record per protocol for provider sign off.
• Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
• Prepare medication refill/request for provider review and signature in EHR.

Qualifications:

• 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.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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). 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 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). 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.

• Must Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.