Medical Assistant - Contingent - Wound Care

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.
• Aiding the provider during the examination/procedure.

SHIFT DETAILS

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION

15520 19 Mile Road Clinton Township, MI 48038

STATUS

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 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.