Medical Assistant
Henry Ford Health
Role Overview
As a Medical Assistant, you play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to patients. You will support providers and nursing leadership by performing administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless patient experience.
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 a variety of clinical tasks to support patient care.
- Utilize EPIC to document patient information.
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 equivalent experience.
- Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.
- EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience (preferred).
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills (preferred).