Medical Assistant, Dermatology
Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Medical Assistant - Dermatology
About the Role
As a Medical Assistant, you 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 ensure a seamless patient experience. Your work directly supports providers and contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
- Measure and record vital signs, preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
- Assist providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the clinical team and enhance patient care.
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 the end of orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
- EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.
What We Offer
- $2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus
- Full-Time Benefit Eligible position.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Collaboration with diverse teams.
- The chance to contribute to mission-driven work.
- A culture of continuous learning and innovation.