We are a busy orthopedic surgery practice looking for a great teammate!
Schedule- Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm
Medical Assistant Certification is Preferred
This is a Henry Ford practice.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or 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, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Please Note: The following duties & responsibilities may not apply to all ambulatory areas): Patient Care:
- Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
- Obtain vital signs.
- Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
- Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Recognize and respond to emergencies.
- Actively monitor & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames.
- Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
DUCATION/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.
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 one year of experience in clinical medical assisting.
OR
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
OR
Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least oneyear 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.
Must Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.
Pay: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
