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.
EDUCATION 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.
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: HemOnc - Bloomfield Twp Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable