Pediatrics Medical Assistant – Sign-On Bonus

Henry Ford Health; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for Pediatrics at Lakeside, with patient-facing and clinical support responsibilities. You will greet patients, collect histories and vital signs, prepare for exams, assist providers, and help with labs and procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a current BLS-C, and MA training with externship or equivalent clinical experience. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS-C certification on hire or by end of orientation.
• Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours) or equivalent experience.
• Alternate: MA program with 1 year of clinical medical assisting in past 5 years.
• Alternative: Professionally Recognized MA Certification with 1 year of clinical experience.
• Alternate: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Alternate: EMT/Paramedic with clinical experience in past 5 years.
• Military medical personnel with clinical experience in past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients upon arrival.
• Record patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians.
• Administer medications and injections as directed.
• Perform basic lab tests and prep specimens.
• Schedule appointments and manage medical records.
• Answer phones and patient inquiries.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and rooms.
• Educate patients on procedures or care.
• Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and patient confidentiality.

Skills

BLS Certification

EPIC EMR

Medical assistant demeanor

Education

Medical Assistant program with externship

LPN or EMT license

Professional MA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for Pediatrics at Lakeside, with patient-facing and clinical support responsibilities. You will greet patients, collect histories and vital signs, prepare for exams, assist providers, and help with labs and procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a current BLS-C, and MA training with externship or equivalent clinical experience. Sign-on bonus available.