Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Albion

Medical Assistant Family Medicine - Albion

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: The schedule for this position is 36 hours a week. 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.