Medical Assistant – Gastro Procedure – Royal Oak – Full Time
Henry Ford Health - Careers, Lansing, MI, United States
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Overview of Position
The MA will be working in a procedural area directly assisting our GI Providers with Colonoscopy and EGD procedures.
The MA will also work within the parameters of the scope cleaning process set forth by Infection Control and the Scope Manufacturers.
They will take part in a thorough orientation to make them comfortable and safe in the department while working with our patients and staff.
We are a large and busy department where we rely on teamwork.
A team player with a positive attitude and willing to learn new skills.
Timing
Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, No weekends or holidays and no on-call.
Location / Address
110 E. 2nd Street, Royal Oak, M
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 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.
Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
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.
Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (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 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.
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Gastro Procedure – Royal Oak
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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Overview of Position
The MA will be working in a procedural area directly assisting our GI Providers with Colonoscopy and EGD procedures.
The MA will also work within the parameters of the scope cleaning process set forth by Infection Control and the Scope Manufacturers.
They will take part in a thorough orientation to make them comfortable and safe in the department while working with our patients and staff.
We are a large and busy department where we rely on teamwork.
A team player with a positive attitude and willing to learn new skills.
Timing
Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, No weekends or holidays and no on-call.
Location / Address
110 E. 2nd Street, Royal Oak, M
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 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.
Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
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.
Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (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 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.
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Gastro Procedure – Royal Oak
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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