Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine Detroit - Full Time (40 Hours) / Days

Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine Detroit - Full Time (40 Hours) / Days 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 the following: Greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room. Obtaining medical histories. Measurement and recording of vital signs. Preparing patients for an examination/procedure. Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure. Shift Hours: Mon - Fri 0930-1800 only - 5 Saturdays a year Location: 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 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. Problem‑solving skills preferred; possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred. EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred. Professionally recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the AAMA/CMA, RMA, CCMA, 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 a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one‑year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. Certifications / Licenses Required: Current BLS‑C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation. This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Health and overall well‑being of team members is a priority. The Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with consumer‑driven health plans (CDHP), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. The program also offers dental and eye care coverage, tuition assistance, family‑forming benefits, discounts to many businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity /affirmative action statement: Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health