Henry Ford Hospital
Medical Assistant - Oncology - Cancer Pavilion - 40 Hours - Days
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48201
Medical Assistant
Oncology
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. 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. Location: Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion - 2800 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 (Across the street from the main hospital) Shift: Days: Monday
Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm No weekends or holidays
Oncology
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. 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. Location: Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion - 2800 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 (Across the street from the main hospital) Shift: Days: Monday
Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm No weekends or holidays