BestChoice is Henry Ford Health System’s internal staffing resource pool, designed to ensure there is sufficient staffing throughout our health system. BestChoice provides a proactive solution to unplanned or short-term staffing needs due to vacations, call-offs, leave of absences, increases in census. BestChoice employees are Henry Ford contingent staff and experience the same new employee screening, orientation, education, and competency standards alongside all HFHS team members.

Opportunities are available at most of our Henry Ford Health System locations within the southeastern Michigan region.

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties include the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room; taking medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs; preparing patients for the examination/procedure; and assisting the physician during the examination/procedure. Demonstrates clinical competence as a Medical Assistant.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate from a formal medical assistant program with a minimum of one year continuous work as Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience or graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• Completion of a clinical externship. Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current BLS certificate (AHA).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem

Pay: $23.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you available at least 2-3 days per week (Mon-Fri)
• Where did you attend school for Medical Assistant training?

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (AHA) (Required)

Work Location: In person