Medical Assistant
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, US
About the Role
Medical Assistant
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.
Education/Experience
- 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 (one of the following):
- 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)
- OR Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years
- OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years
Certifications/Licensures Required:
- Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation
Responsibilities
- Greet and escort patients to exam room
- Assist provider during examinations/procedures
- Maintain patient records and vital signs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant program completion or certification/licensure
- BLS-C certification
Required Skills
Clinical skills in ambulatory care
EPIC EMR experience
communication skills
problem-solving
basic computer skills
Keywords
Medical Assistant
ambulatory care
clinical support
front desk
vital signs
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