Medical Assistant Family Practice
Henry Ford Health
About the Role
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to patients. Under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you'll perform administrative and clinical tasks to support patient care, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for every individual who walks through our doors.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the practice.
- Contribute to a compassionate and patient-centered care experience.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- 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 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 one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years, OR
- Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.
- Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.
Qualifications
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
- EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.