Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Days

Medical Assistant Family Practice East Michigan Ave.

The team at Henry Ford Family Medicine East Michigan Avenue is committed to delivering comprehensive, quality care for families at every stage of life. Your primary care specialist will provide preventive care and help you manage any chronic conditions you or your family members might have.

By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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 :

• Greeting and escorting 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.

SHIFT DETAILS : Days

LOCATION : 3235 E Michigan Ave Ste 100 Jackson, MI 49202

STATUS : Full Time

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

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.