Medical Support Assistant

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Support Assistant for Stonebridge Medical Center in Shelby Township, MI. This role supports direct patient care and administrative tasks under supervision, including greeting patients, obtaining histories, and assisting with examinations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with preferred 1 year of related experience, basic computer skills, and strong interpersonal communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room.
• Obtain medical histories and measure vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures.
• Assist the provider during the examination or procedure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Clinical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Support Assistant

Department

Stonebridge Medical Center

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

Work Schedule

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.

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.