Lead Medical Assistant- Family Practice- Full Time

About the Role

Provides assistance in the health care clinic by preparing patients for examination and performing various clerical duties related to clinic activities. Under supervision of the Office Supervisor/Manager, is responsible for support functions in the office as they relate to medical assistants. May function as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant when necessary or assigned.

Schedule

Full-time days: Monday - Friday

Location

Livonia, MI

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care
• Prepare patients for examination
• Handle clerical duties related to clinic activities
• Support office functions related to medical assistants
• Function as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant as needed or assigned

Requirements

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Medical Assistant Program or graduate of a formal medical assistant program with a minimum of five years continuous work as a Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience
• Completion of a clinical externship
• Three years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills
• Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Current BLS-C certificate
• One of the following certifications (failure to retain will result in termination):
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) eligible for Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologist organization (AMT)
  • Certification by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (CCT), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals, Department: Providence Park Livonia FP