Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Fraser

Join our Family Medicine team at Henry Ford Medical Center – Fraser and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and escorting patients to the exam room
• Obtaining medical histories
• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Preparing patients for examination/procedure
• Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure

Requirements

• Experience with Family Medicine, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG, and vaccine administration
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and as a team player
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills (preferred)
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care (preferred)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (preferred)
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience (preferred)

Qualifications

One of the following:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160-hour minimum)
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without a clinical externship but with a minimum of one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years
• Current professionally recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of one year of clinical medical assisting experience
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one year of clinical experience in a medical setting within the past five years
• Military-trained medical personnel with at least one year of clinical experience in a medical setting within the past five years

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation

Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location

15717 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035

Status: Contingent