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Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Dearborn - Full Time

Henry Ford Health, Dearborn, MI, United States


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.
Payrates & Bonus

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
Responsibilities

Greeting and escorting 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

5 days per week.
1 day per week until 8 p.m.
Minimum of 6 Saturdays per year, 8-12 noon only.
Location

5500 Auto Club Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126
Education/Experience Required

High school diploma or GED 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 AAMA/CMA, AMT (RMA), NCCAA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and NCMA preferred.
Additional Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hours 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/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.

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