Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Warren - Contingent

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties include the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room; taking medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs; preparing patients for the examination/procedure; and assisting the physician during the examination/procedure. Demonstrates clinical competence as a Medical Assistant.

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Medical Assistant Program,

• OR Graduate of a formal medical assistant program,

• OR Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.

• Completion of a clinical externship.

• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care.

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.

• Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current BLS-C certificate. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: Family Practice Warren

• Shift: Rotating

• Union Code: Not Applicable