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Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Days

Henry Ford Health System

Burton, MIFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Burton, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification With 5+ Years Clinical Medical Assisting ExperienceLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) With 1+ Year Clinical Experience Within 5 YearsCurrent BLS-C

Job overview

Henry Ford Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Days. The Medical Assistant will perform administrative and clinical tasks under the direct supervision of a provider and nursing leadership. This role involves assisting in providing quality and compassionate care to patients, including greeting and escorting patients, obtaining medical histories, measuring vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations or procedures. The Medical Assistant will also assist providers during examinations and procedures.

Key focus areas include Greet and escort patients to the exam room, Obtain medical histories, and Measure and record vital signs.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or G.E.D. Equivalent, Medical Assistant Program Graduate Or Equivalent, and Current BLS-C Certification. Important skills include Family Medicine, Phlebotomy, Point Of Care Testing, EKG, Vaccine Administration, and Self-Sufficient. Preferred (not required): Basic Computer Knowledge, Keyboarding Skills, Ambulatory Patient Care, and Problem-Solve.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Family MedicinePhlebotomyPoint of Care TestingEKGVaccine AdministrationSelf-SufficientTeam PlayerBasic Computer KnowledgeKeyboarding SkillsAmbulatory Patient CareProblem-SolveEffective Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsEPIC

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. EquivalentGraduate of a Medical Assistant Program With Clinical ExternshipGraduate From a Medical Assistant Program Without Clinical Externship and 1+ Year Clinical Medical Assisting Experience Within 5 YearsCurrent Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification With 5+ Years Clinical Medical Assisting ExperienceLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) With 1+ Year Clinical Experience Within 5 YearsMilitary Trained Medical Personnel With 1+ Year Clinical Experience Within 5 YearsCurrent BLS-C

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Medical Assistant - Family Medicine – Burton

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Henry Ford Family Medicine - Burton offers quick and convenient care for unexpected, non-life threatening, minor illnesses and injuries. We help promote family health at any age. For adults, our doctors focus on your needs, including managing complex or chronic health conditions. We listen to understand the health needs of you and your family. Then, we deliver care that is right for you or your child.

By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical 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:

  • Greeting and escorting patients to the exam room.

  • Obtaining medical histories.

  • The measurement and recording of vital signs.

  • Preparing patients for an examination/procedure.

  • Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

  • From the Hiring manager: Must have experience with Family Medicine, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG, vaccine administration. Able to be self-sufficient and work as a team player.

SHIFT DETAILS: Monday to Tuesday

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday to Friday

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1460 N Center Rd Burton, MI 48509

STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

  • 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.

  • EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum).

OR Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years.

OR Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting.

OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

OR Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

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

Additional Information

  • Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital

  • Department: HFGRMC FP EFC

  • Shift: Day Job

  • Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

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. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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