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Medical Assistant - 40 Hours - Oncology - Days
Medical Assistant - 40 Hours - Oncology - DaysHenry Ford Hospital • Dearborn, MI, US
Medical Assistant - 40 Hours - Oncology - Days

Medical Assistant - 40 Hours - Oncology - Days

Henry Ford Hospital • Dearborn, MI, US
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Medical Assistant - Oncology - 40 Hours - Days

$2,000 Sign on Bonus (for eligible candidates) Eligible for Full Time Benefits Shift : Days Location : Henry Ford Cancer - Oncology Department at Fairlane - Dearborn

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 :

  • 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
  • Assisting the provider during the examination / procedure

Education Required :

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

    • Experience Required :

  • 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.

    • Physical Demands / Working Conditions :

  • Works in a patient care setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases.
  • Manual dexterity required to complete performance of duties. Walks, stands, stoops, and may require some heavy lifting of patients and / or equipment.

    • Organization : Henry Ford Medical Group

    Department : Oncology-Fairlane

    Shift : Day Job

    Union Code : Not Applicable

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