Medical Assistant - Sleep Clinic

Henry Ford Health • Jackson, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports patient care at Henry Ford Health’s Sleep Center in Jackson, Michigan. Working under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical tasks to help ensure patients receive exceptional, compassionate care. The Jackson Sleep Health Center evaluates, tests, and treats sleep disorders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: graduate from a Medical Assistant program with a formal clinical externship of at least 160 hours; graduate from a Medical Assistant program without a clinical externship and have at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years; hold a current professionally recognized Medical Assistant certification and have at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience; be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); be a 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 be military-trained medical personnel with at least one year of clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.
• Obtain 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assist providers as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks that support the smooth operation of the clinical environment.

What This Job Offers

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