Medical Assistant Endocrinology - 40 Hours Day Shift

Henry Ford Health•Saint Clair Shores, MI

1d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of a provider and/or nursing leadership to perform administrative and clinical tasks that support quality, compassionate patient care in an ambulatory endocrinology setting. Duties include welcoming and escorting patients, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, and assisting providers during care. The position is based in St. Clair Shores. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Meet one of the following qualifications: graduate of a Medical Assistant program with a formal clinical externship of at least 160 hours; graduate of a Medical Assistant program without a clinical externship and have at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years; hold a current professionally recognized Medical Assistant certification and have at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience; be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); be a licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one year of clinical experience in a medical setting within the past five years; or be military-trained medical personnel with at least one year of clinical experience in a medical setting within the past five years.
Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.
Successfully complete all components of Henry Ford Health's ambulatory orientation.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
Problem-solving ability.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations, procedures, and treatment.
Obtain vital signs and record them in the electronic health record (EHR).
Obtain and record patient histories using critical-thinking skills.
Prepare for, set up, and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments according to protocols, policies, and procedures.
Prepare, administer, and document ordered oral and parenteral medications and immunizations, consistently following the six rights of medication administration and maintaining accurate records.
Document care provided during patient visits in the EHR.
Recognize and respond to emergencies.
Monitor and respond promptly to patient requests through telephone encounters, In Basket messages, and/or My Chart within identified time frames, and document responses in the EHR.
Enter medication, radiology, and laboratory orders in the EHR according to protocol for provider sign-off.
Discharge patients and provide after-visit instructions to patients and/or caregivers as directed by the provider.
Prepare medication refill requests for provider review and signature in the EHR.