Medical Assistant - Colorectal Surgery - 24 Hour Day Shift

Henry Ford Health • Rochester Hills, MI

3d • $17 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to patients under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership. Your responsibilities will include both administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless and supportive patient experience. This role is essential in assisting providers during examinations and procedures, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of patient care.

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 years, or current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of one year 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 a clinical medical setting within the past five years, or Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.
• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and document vital signs, preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring smooth and efficient care delivery.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks related to ambulatory patient care.
• Travel at least once a week to another office location. Main office is Rochester Hills, secondary locations in Southfield and Macomb.

What This Job Offers

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