Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Henry Ford Health • Chelsea, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and nursing leadership in delivering exceptional patient care in an ambulatory Family Medicine setting. The role combines administrative and clinical tasks to help provide a seamless, compassionate patient experience and maintain efficient, high-quality care. The position is at 1145 S Main St., Chelsea, Michigan, and is a day-shift role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with a formal clinical externship of at least 160 hours, or meet one of the stated equivalent qualification pathways.
• Current BLS-C certification upon hire, or successfully complete it by the end of orientation.
• Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.
• Equivalent qualification pathways include: graduation from a Medical Assistant program without a clinical externship plus at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years; a current professionally recognized Medical Assistant certification plus at least one year 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, providing a welcoming and comfortable experience.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assist providers as needed.
• Perform clinical tasks to support patient care and provider efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment to support patient safety and comfort.

What This Job Offers

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