Medical Support Assistant- Internal Medicine
Henry Ford Health - Careers, Lathrup Village, MI, United States
Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Support 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 greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
Responsibilities
Greet and escort patients to the exam room.
Obtain medical histories.
Measure and record vital signs.
Prepare patients for an examination or procedure.
Assist the provider during the examination or procedure.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least one (1) year of related experience preferred.
Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
Ability to problem-solve preferred.
Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
Certifications/Licensure
Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Ascension Medical Group MI
Department: Excel Internists
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Support 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 greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
Responsibilities
Greet and escort patients to the exam room.
Obtain medical histories.
Measure and record vital signs.
Prepare patients for an examination or procedure.
Assist the provider during the examination or procedure.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least one (1) year of related experience preferred.
Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
Ability to problem-solve preferred.
Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
Certifications/Licensure
Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Ascension Medical Group MI
Department: Excel Internists
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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