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, and assisting the provider during the examination / procedure.
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 ( 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 years.
OR Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five 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 years.
OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five years.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED : Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.
Additional Information
Organization : Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Department : Family Medicine - Chesterfield
Shift : Day Job
Union Code : Not Applicable