Henry Ford Health System
Medical Assistant - Sports Medicine - Days
Henry Ford Health System, Jackson, Michigan, United States, 49203
Medical Assistant Sports Medicine - Days
Whether you took a hard hit on the playing field or strained your back while cleaning the gutters, the Henry Ford Sports Medicine - Jackson provides advanced care and treatment for musculoskeletal injuries that are slowing you down. By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. 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: Greeting and escorting 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. Shift Details: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location: 1201 E Michigan Ave Suite 100 Jackson, MI 49201 Status: Full Time 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.
Whether you took a hard hit on the playing field or strained your back while cleaning the gutters, the Henry Ford Sports Medicine - Jackson provides advanced care and treatment for musculoskeletal injuries that are slowing you down. By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. 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: Greeting and escorting 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. Shift Details: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location: 1201 E Michigan Ave Suite 100 Jackson, MI 49201 Status: Full Time 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.