Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Henry Ford Health•Jackson, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and nursing leadership at Henry Ford Family Medicine – North Street on Henry Ford Health’s Jackson hospital campus. The role combines administrative and clinical duties to support high-quality, compassionate care and a seamless patient experience. The position is listed as part time, with a schedule of 36 hours on days.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Qualify through one of the following: 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 or 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 certification 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, ensuring a welcoming environment.
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 treatment.
Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality in all interactions.
Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.