Medical Assistant - CANCER PAVILION

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership to support quality, compassionate patient care in an oncology setting. The role combines clinical and administrative duties, including welcoming patients, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, and assisting providers during care. Additional duties include medication administration as directed, basic laboratory work, specimen collection and preparation, appointment scheduling, medical-record management, patient communication and education, instrument and room upkeep, inventory management, and maintaining regulatory compliance and patient confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Meet one of the following qualifications: graduate of a Medical Assistant program with a completed formal clinical externship of at least 160 hours; graduate of a Medical Assistant program without a clinical externship and at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years; current professionally recognized Medical Assistant certification and at least five years of clinical medical assisting experience; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one year of clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years; or military-trained medical personnel with at least one year of clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.
Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the end of 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

Greet and assist patients upon arrival.
Obtain and record patient medical histories and vital signs.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams.
Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician.
Perform basic lab tests and collect and prepare lab specimens.
Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records.
Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and handle patient correspondence.
Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam rooms.
Provide patient education and instructions on medical procedures or care.
Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care.
Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.