Medical Assistant- Family Practice- Full Time

Henry Ford Health•Troy, MI

5d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of a provider and/or nursing leadership to perform administrative and clinical tasks that support quality, compassionate patient care in the Family Practice department. Duties include escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, preparing patients and rooms for examinations and procedures, assisting providers, documenting care in the electronic health record, and responding to patient requests. The role is located in Troy, Michigan, and is scheduled for full-time day shifts Monday through Friday. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.
Meet one of the following qualifications: 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.
Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
Problem-solving ability.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.
Bilingual speaking ability in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations, procedures, and treatment.
Obtain vital signs and record them in the electronic health record (EHR).
Obtain and record patient histories using critical-thinking skills.
Prepare for, set up, and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments according to protocols, policies, and procedures.
Prepare, administer, and document oral and parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider; follow the six rights of medication administration and maintain accurate records.
Document care provided during patient visits in the EHR.
Recognize and respond to emergencies.
Monitor and respond promptly to patient requests through telephone encounters, In Basket messages, and/or My Chart according to identified time frames, and document responses in the EHR.
Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the EHR according to protocol for provider sign-off.
Discharge patients and provide after-visit instructions to patients and/or caregivers as directed by the provider.
Prepare medication refill requests for provider review and signature in the EHR.