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Medical Assistant Float (16 to 40 hours/week)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
family forming benefits
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Henry Ford Health System is a leading healthcare provider based in Detroit, Michigan, renowned for its comprehensive range of medical services and commitment to advancing health care. The system includes 13 hospitals and numerous ambulatory care locations across Michigan, providing a full continuum of care from primary and preventative services to specialized and complex treatments. As a distinguished academic medical center, Henry Ford Health System is pioneering innovative healthcare solutions, including a $3 billion investment in revitalizing its academic healthcare campus through the Future of Health initiative in Detroit. In addition to exceptional medical services, the organization emphasizes the well-being of its staff by offering robust benefit programs and supportive work environments.

This job posting is for a Medical Assistant position within Henry Ford Health System’s internal staffing department. This unique internal staffing team is designed to maintain sufficient coverage across the health system by addressing short-term and unplanned staffing needs such as vacations, call-offs, leaves of absence, and fluctuations in patient census or acuity. The Medical Assistants in this role will float to various Henry Ford clinics, providing clinical support wherever needed, which requires flexibility in both location and scheduling. The minimum commitment is two days per week, with opportunities for full-time schedules available. Typically, work hours are Monday through Friday during 8-hour shifts, with occasional optional weekend shifts that come with a pay differential.

The Medical Assistant role involves performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks under the direct supervision of healthcare providers and nursing leadership. Responsibilities include greeting and escorting patients, taking medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations or procedures, and assisting physicians during these procedures. Demonstrating clinical competence and providing compassionate care are central to this position. The role demands a strong commitment to patient care, clinical accuracy, and adaptability to varying clinic environments throughout the Henry Ford Health System.

Job Requirements

  • graduate of a medical assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum) or equivalent experience
  • minimum one year continuous work as medical assistant with verifiable clinical experience
  • or graduate of a medical assistant program without clinical externship but with minimum one-year clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years
  • or current professionally recognized medical assistant certification with minimum five years of clinical experience
  • or licensed practical nurse (lpn)
  • or licensed paramedic/emergency medical technician (emt) with at least one year clinical experience
  • or military trained medical personnel with at least one year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years
  • basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills
  • successful completion of pharmacology class and test
  • current bls (american heart association) certificate
  • certified medical assistant (cma) or registered medical assistant (rma) preferred

Job Qualifications

  • graduate of a medical assistant program with a formal clinical externship or equivalent experience
  • current certification as a medical assistant (cma or rma) preferred
  • basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills
  • successful completion of pharmacology class and test
  • current bls (american heart association) certification
  • ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care

Job Duties

  • greet and escort patients to exam rooms
  • take medical histories
  • measure and record vital signs
  • prepare patients for examination or procedure
  • assist physician during examination or procedure
  • demonstrate clinical competence as a medical assistant
  • perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to support patient care

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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