Medical Assistant-Pulmonary Medicine , Full Time,

Henry Ford Hospital • Novi, MI

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties include the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room; taking medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs; preparing patients for the examination/procedure; and assisting the physician during the examination/procedure. Demonstrates clinical competence as a Medical Assistant.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Medical Assistant Program, OR Graduate of a formal medical assistant program, OR Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• Completion of a clinical externship.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.
• Current BLS-C certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room
• taking medical histories
• the measurement and recording of vital signs
• preparing patients for the examination/procedure
• assisting the physician during the examination/procedure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees