Medical Assistant - Surgery Colon and Rectal - Full Time

Primary Location: Main Campus – 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI
Additional clinic coverage at Fairlane Center – 19401 Hubbard Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126 and potentially Columbus Center – 39450 W. 12 Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48377 (travel required).

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Four (4) 10-hour shifts
• Typical hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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

• 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
• Ability to problem-solve preferred
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred
• Professionally recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following preferred:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)
  • National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Additional Requirements

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 completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years
• Current professionally recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years
• Military-trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years

Certifications/Licensures Required

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