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****** 10 Hours Shift *********
NEW PAYRATES!
**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients.
These duties may include but are not limited to the
- Greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room.
- Obtaining medical histories.
- The measurement and recording of vital signs.
- Preparing patients for an examination/procedure.
- Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
Overview of Position:
This position is not clinic based, it is in a procedural area (assisting with endoscopic procedures and scope reprocessing)
Fast paced environment with both inpatient and outpatient procedures
- 10 Hours Shift (4 days a week) , One Sat a month
- Location: 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
- The MA will also work within the parameters of the scope cleaning process set forth by Infection Control and the Scope Manufacturers.
- They will take part in a thorough orientation to make them comfortable and safe in the department while working with our patients and staff.
- We are a large and busy department where we rely on teamwork.
- A team player with a positive attitude and willing to learn new skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
* Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
* Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
* Ability to problem-solve preferred.
* Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
* EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.
* Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA) or American Medical Technologists (RMA)or National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) preferred.
Additional Requirements: (One of the following)
* Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). OR
* Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years. OR
* Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR
* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). OR
* Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. OR
*Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.