Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Days

Medical Assistant Family Medicine

Designed to promote comfort and healing, the newly renovated Health Center Henry Ford Medical Center Albion offers many of the most-needed services in one location to save patients time and increase convenience. Patients appreciate this all one level facility with ample parking, easy-access front entrance and simple to navigate registrationone for each of the center's services.

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 : Contingent

LOCATION : 27931 C Drive North Albion, MI 49224

STATUS : Full Time, 40 hours per week

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.