Medical Support Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Medical Support Assistant to join the Orthopedics - Outpatient Clinic at Stonebridge Medical Center. Under direct supervision, you will greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, obtain medical histories, and assist during examinations and procedures.

This contingent, full-time role requires basic computer skills, reliable keyboarding, and strong interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
• Ability to perform clinical skills related to ambulatory care preferred.
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain medical histories and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist during procedures.
• Assist provider during examinations/procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ambulatory care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Keyboarding skills

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Medical Support Assistant

Department

Orthopedics - Outpatient Clinic

Stonebridge Medical Center

13350 24 Mile Rd, Suite 700, Shelby Township, MI 48315

Work Schedule

Contingent

Monday's 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

With opportunities to work additional hours as coverage is needed.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Support 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.

Company 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. At least one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• 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.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

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