Medical Assistant - Wound Care - Days

Henry Ford Health System; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in Wound Care, where you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to patients with chronic wounds. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, assisting in both administrative and clinical tasks. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes, making a meaningful difference in their lives. If you have a passion for healthcare and are looking to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with clinical externship or experience.
• Ability to perform various clinical skills related to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality care by performing administrative and clinical tasks.
• Measure and record vital signs, prepare patients for examination.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Basic Computer Knowledge

Clinical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

Current Medical Assistant Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Paramedic/EMT

Tools

EPIC (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

Medical Assistant – Wound Care - Days

Contingent

While many wounds heal naturally, others require specialized care and can be highly resistant to traditional therapies. Chronic non-healing wounds can lead to life-threatening infection and limb loss. Henry Ford Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center offers advanced care and education relating to serious wounds caused by a medical condition, injury, radiation therapy, surgery, or impaired blood flow in the limbs.

By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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:

• Greeting and escorting 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 DETAILS: Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 2200 Springport Rd Suite 500a Jackson, MI 49202

STATUS: Contingent

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 a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

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

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Wound Care Clinic
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable