Medical Assistant, CANCER PAVILION
Henry Ford Health
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist patients upon arrival
- Obtain and record patient medical histories and vital signs
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams
- Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician
- Perform basic lab tests and collect/prep lab specimens
- Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records
- Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and handle patient correspondence
- Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam rooms
- Provide patient education and instructions on medical procedures or care
- Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care
- Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality
Qualifications
EDUCATION/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 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 a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
- OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.