Oncology Clinic Medical Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Henry Ford Health; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care with both administrative and clinical duties. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking histories, vital signs, assisting with exams, and documenting care in the EHR.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant credential or equivalent experience, BLS-C, and EPIC EMR familiarity. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with orientation and onboarding supported by the health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• BLS-C certification by hire or orientation.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with externship OR one year of clinical medical assisting experience OR current CMA/LPN/EMT with appropriate experience.
• Ambulatory orientation completion is required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to room and prepare for examination, procedure, and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the EHR.
• Obtain and record patient history.
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer medications and immunizations as ordered; document in the EHR.
• Document care provided during visit in the EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Communicate with patients via phone or My Chart and document responses in the EHR.
• Enter orders in the EHR for provider sign-off.
• Discharge patient with after-visit instructions.
• Prepare medication refills for provider review.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Patient interaction

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care with both administrative and clinical duties. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking histories, vital signs, assisting with exams, and documenting care in the EHR.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant credential or equivalent experience, BLS-C, and EPIC EMR familiarity. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with orientation and onboarding supported by the health system.