Medical Assistant - Employee Health
Henry Ford Health
- Location
- Onsite (West Bloomfield, Michigan)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Henry Ford Health is a leading academic medical center seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative functions in Employee Health. The role involves patient care, vital signs monitoring, and assisting providers across multiple locations.
Skills
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Company Description
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.
Job Description
Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Medical Assistant - Employees Health
Work Schedule
- Primary hours: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
- The schedule may occasionally flex to 7:30 AM–4:00 PM based on operational needs.
- Some extended hours may be required during peak periods, such as flu season.
Clinic Location
6777 W. Maple Rd.West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Travel Requirements
This position includes some local travel. The team supports several Henry Ford Health Medical Office Buildings (MOBs) with flu immunization clinics and regulatory fit-testing requirements. Employees may be required to travel to various HFH locations to support these services as needed.
Role Overview
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate and quality patient care. Working under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you¿ll support the clinical and administrative functions of our healthcare team, ensuring a seamless and positive patient experience.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the clinical team.
- Contribute to a compassionate and patient-centered care experience.
Qualifications
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.
- Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) 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.