Orthopedics Medical Assistant – Day Shift (FT)

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Hospital Wyandotte is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Orthopedics department. You will greet patients, collect histories, measure vital signs, and prepare them for exams or procedures, while assisting the clinician during visits within a busy ambulatory care setting.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant program with externship or equivalent experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and EPIC EMR familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours) preferred.
• Maintain effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and escorting patients to the exam room.
• Obtaining medical histories and recording vital signs.
• Preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
• Assisting the provider during examinations or procedures.
• Performing administrative tasks under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with externship

LPN (optional)

EMT/Paramedic (optional)

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Henry Ford Hospital Wyandotte is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Orthopedics department. You will greet patients, collect histories, measure vital signs, and prepare them for exams or procedures, while assisting the clinician during visits within a busy ambulatory care setting.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant program with externship or equivalent experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and EPIC EMR familiarity.