Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine Detroit - Full Time (40 Hours) / Days

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.

Shift Hours

Mon - Fri 0930-1800 only - 5 Saturdays a year

Location

2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

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
• Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) 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

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: IM North
Section 1
Shift: Day
Job Union Code: Not Applicable