Medical Assistant - Heart Cardiology Clinic - Full Time - Howell

GENERAL SUMMARY

Heart Cardiology Clinic in Howell, MI

40 hours per week, 8am - 5pm, No Weekends

Under direct supervision of the provider and/or 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:

• 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.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Must meet one of the following 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.
• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of one year of experience in clinical medical assisting.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• 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 Providence Hospitals
• Department: Heart Cardiology Consult
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable