Medical Assistant Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Medicine - Washington Twp. - Days

Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Medicine - Days

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

At Henry Ford Orthopedics in Washington Township, our mission is to provide personalized treatment plans specific to each patient to ensure the best possible outcome. We provide care in several areas of orthopedics, such as: broken bones and trauma, hand and wrist care, foot and ankle care and joint replacement.

By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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:

• Greeting and escorting 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.
• From the Hiring Manager: "Epic Training, Orthopedic knowledge but not necessary."

SHIFT DETAILS: Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LOCATION: 12150 30 Mile Road Ste 105 Washington Township, MI 48095

STATUS: Full Time

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 one year of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR 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. 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 Macomb Hospital
• Department: Orthopedic Med - HFMHC Wash Tp
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable