Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills are preferred.
Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care is preferred.
Problem-solving ability is preferred.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills are preferred.
Electronic Medical Record experience using Epic is preferred.
Applicants must either graduate from a Medical Assistant program and complete a formal clinical externship of at least 160 hours; graduate from a Medical Assistant program without an externship and have at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years; hold a current professionally recognized Medical Assistant certification and have at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience; be a Licensed Practical Nurse; be a licensed Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician with at least one year of clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years; or be military-trained medical personnel with at least one year of clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.
Current Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire or must be successfully completed by the end of orientation.
Cardiology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and escort them to the examination room.
Obtain patients’ medical histories.
Measure and record vital signs.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
Assist the provider during examinations and procedures.
Provide administrative and clinical support to help deliver quality patient care.

Desired Qualifications

Cardiology experience is a plus.
Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills are preferred.
Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care is preferred.
Problem-solving ability is preferred.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills are preferred.
Epic electronic medical record experience is preferred.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or 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 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.

Medical Assistant - Eastside Cardiovascular – Days

Contingent

Henry Ford Eastside Cardiovascular offers a wide range of diagnostic cardiac imaging and tests close to home. Our care team works with you to help prevent heart attack or stroke, and manage high blood pressure, high cholesterol and irregular heartbeats. We specialize in caring for many heart conditions, including AFib, congestive heart failure, structural heart and valve care, peripheral artery disease, and coronary artery blockages.

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.
Cardiology experience is a plus. Vitals and EKG. Team working atmosphere. Attention to details. . Standard MA duties. Epic EMR a plus.

Primary Location:

Rochester MI. and Lapeer, MI.

***Must be able to help provide coverage at the Lapeer and Rochester locations as needed. ***

Rochester Location 1135 W University Dr Suite 210 (MOB) Rochester, Mi 48307

Lapeer Location 1739 N Saginaw suite 101 Lapeer Mi 48446

Contingent

Qualifications

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 one year of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 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

Primary Location:

Rochester MI. and Lapeer, MI.

***Must be able to help provide coverage at the Lapeer and Rochester locations as needed. ***

Rochester Location 1135 W University Dr Suite 210 (MOB) Rochester, Mi 48307

Lapeer Location 1739 N Saginaw suite 101 Lapeer Mi 48446

About the Company

Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40.3M
Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Founded: 1915

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