Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Novi

Medical Assistant - Internal MedicineFull Time (40Hrs)/Days - NoviShift: Full Time - 40 hours - Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PMLocation: Van Elslander Neuroscience Ctr - 44000 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 101 Novi MI 48377Whether you have a sudden illness, complex health condition, or just want to become healthier, doctors at Henry Ford West Oakland Internists - Novi are here for you. Internal medicine doctors specialize in treating diseases that commonly affect adults as they get older. We provide care for chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis and headaches. Your doctor helps you manage your medications, recommend screenings, provide referrals and more.Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).Responsibilities:Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.May document the provider's encounter with patients.Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.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 one year of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 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.