Medical Assistant – Family Medicine – North St.

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

The doctors and team at Henry Ford Family Medicine – North Street are dedicated to caring for you and your loved ones at every stage of life. From regular check-ups to the management of acute illnesses and chronic disease, all your health care needs will be met with professionalism and expertise.

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: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  1401 W North St Jackson, MI 49202

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.

Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Department: AFM - North Street Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable