Medical Assistant, Family Medicine
Henry Ford Health
Clinton Township, MI1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate and high-quality patient care. Supporting providers and nursing leadership, you will ensure smooth clinic operations and enhance the patient experience. Your work directly contributes to the well-being of our patients and the efficiency of our healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and escort patients to the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience.
- Obtain and record accurate medical histories to support patient care.
- Measure and document vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring their comfort and readiness.
- Assist providers during examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient and effective care.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
- EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience (Preferred).
Qualifications
- 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.
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- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
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- Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
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- Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
- Must successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.