Medical Assistant

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

5h

About The Position

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patients receiving complex, multimodality cancer treatment at the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion. The role is part of a fast-paced, team-oriented multidisciplinary oncology team and involves administrative and clinical tasks that support compassionate, evidence-based patient care. The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of providers and nursing leadership and contributes to the patient experience and efficient delivery of healthcare services.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position works five 8-hour shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.
• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: 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 at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years; current professionally recognized Medical Assistant certification and at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience; Licensed Practical Nurse; licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician 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.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family education and support.
• Obtain bloodwork for provider visits and molecular testing.
• Assist with ordering and coordinating molecular testing.
• Administer injections.
• Provide post-surgical care.
• Perform patient triage and respond to clinical concerns.
• Manage Epic in-basket messages and patient communications.
• Assist physicians with procedures and other clinical needs.
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary oncology team to coordinate patient care.
• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and help provide a welcoming, comfortable environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs while ensuring patient comfort and accuracy.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures according to established protocols.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Perform administrative and clinical tasks that support patient care.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Collaboration with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Mission-driven work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED