Medical Assistant - Infection Disease
About The Position
As a Medical Assistant, you play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to patients. Under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you’ll perform administrative and clinical tasks to support patient care, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for every individual who walks through our doors. At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- 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.
- Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
- EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Obtain and record patient medical histories accurately.
- Measure and document vital signs as part of patient assessments.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers during these processes.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the clinical setting.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career growth
- Collaboration with diverse teams
- Chance to contribute to mission-driven work
- Culture of continuous learning and innovation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
