Medical Assistant – Sports Medicine - Days
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Whether you took a hard hit on the playing field or strained your back while cleaning the gutters, the Henry Ford Sports Medicine - Jackson provides advanced care and treatment for musculoskeletal injuries that are slowing you down.
By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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:
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Greeting and escorting patients to the exam room.
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Obtaining medical histories.
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The measurement and recording of vital signs.
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Preparing patients for an examination/procedure.
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Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
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From the hiring manager: Prefer prior experience within orthopedics and ability to multitask in a busy environment
SHIFT DETAILS: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 1201 E Michigan Ave Suite 100 Jackson, MI 49201
STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
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Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
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Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
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Ability to problem-solve preferred. Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
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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 Jackson Hospital
- Department: HFA SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
