Lead Medical Assistant

Position Summary :

Henry Ford Health System , one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care , an on-demand consumer-centric care company, announced a new partnership to operate urgent care centers across southeastern Michigan.

Three existing Henry Ford Macomb Urgent Care centers in Fraser, Chesterfield and Bruce Township will transition to the new joint venture in late 2021, and multiple new sites are expected to open in 2022 across southeast Michigan.

Locations include : Bruce Township, Chesterfield.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. Manages the check-in and registration process, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.

e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred

Work Experience

• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Front Desk experience preferred

Certifications :

One of the following certifications is required ( or must be obtained within 15 months of hire) :

• CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association)
• CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant)
• RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists)
• NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)
• NRCMA Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)

Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date and must be kept active in lieu of MA certification within the first 15 months of hire.

In lieu of an approved MA certification, we will also expect the following certifications at the time of hire :

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN
• EMT Emergency Medical Technician (Verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
• CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Basic Medical Assistant duties

Ability to type quickly, basic computer knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Detail oriented, able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Able to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect and sensitivity to cultural / social difference

Enjoy :

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Quarterly performance bonuses

All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status.

The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business.

For applicants in California, please review our California Consumer Privacy Statement

About GoHealth Urgent Care

GoHealth Urgent Care has outstanding career opportunities in Atlanta, the Bay Area, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Northwest Arkansas, Oklahoma City, Portland / Vancouver, Texas and Virginia.

And all of these positions have one thing in common : flexibility to practice and support urgent care medicine the way it was meant to be, without the stress and bureaucracy of hierarchical organizations.

With reasonable work hours that don’t emotionally exhaust or burn them out, our team can balance and prioritize their professional and personal lives.

Remote positions are also available.