Medical Assistant - Contingent - Multiple Locations

• This is a contingent position designed to provide coverage for staff vacations, time off, and additional staffing needs during the busy fall flu shot season.

• Hours will vary based on the clinic's needs.

• The Family Medicine clinic hours are:

• Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

• Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• 3rd Saturday of each month: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• There may be opportunities to pick up additional shifts in other departments, as the hiring manager oversees a total of five departments.

Primary Clinic Location: Henry Ford East Jefferson; 24725 Jefferson Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients.

These duties may include but are not limited to the

• Greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room.
• Obtaining medical histories.
• The measurement and recording of vital signs.
• Preparing patients for an examination/procedure.
• Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

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.
• Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) 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 clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. OR

Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: Family Practice-E. Jefferson
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable