Job Description

EW PAYRATES!**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**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). ORGraduate 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. ORCurrent Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). ORLicensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. ORMilitary 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: Neurosurgery
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional DetailsThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.OverviewPartnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan\'s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more at .BenefitsWhether it\'s offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices ormaking the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it\'s all about choice. HenryFord Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My ChoiceRewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There aredozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balanceand learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As anemployee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee\'s classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health iscommitted to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard torace, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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