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Medical Assistant - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - Neurosurgery - West Bloomfield

$2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: Full - Time Days, Monday through Friday, No Weekends

Location: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital - 6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322

Department Information:

Founded in 1915, the Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG) has established itself as one of the premier group practices in the nation. The 2,600+-member group of physicians, advanced practice providers and researchers fosters innovation and advancement in patient care, education and research while encouraging improvements in technology and patient care processes. Throughout its history, the HFMG has attracted physicians and researchers who are driven to discover and deliver new and better solutions to the most complex health challenges. They have global improvements to care in areas ranging from neuroscience and cancer to transplant and heart disease.

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, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist patients upon arrival

• Obtain and record patient medical histories and vital signs

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams

• Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician

• Perform basic lab tests and collect/prep lab specimens

• Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records

• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and handle patient correspondence

• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam rooms

• Provide patient education and instructions on medical procedures or care

• Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care

• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality

  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.

  Additional Requirements:

• 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: Neurosurgery_W Bloomfield

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health 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.