Medical Assistant - Pain Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports providers and nursing leadership at Henry Ford Health’s Jackson Neurology clinic, helping deliver exceptional ambulatory patient care. The role combines administrative and clinical skills to contribute to compassionate care and a seamless patient experience. The position is full-time, day shift, at the Jackson hospital campus in Jackson, Michigan. The Medical Assistant welcomes and escorts patients, obtains and documents medical histories, measures and records vital signs, prepares patients for examinations and procedures, and assists providers as needed. The role also includes other clinical tasks that support ambulatory patient care. The employee must successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Meet one of the following qualification paths: 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 (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 upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.
- Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.
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 document accurate medical histories.
- Measure and record vital signs to support patient assessments.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assist providers as needed.
- Perform clinical tasks to support ambulatory patient care.
- Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
