What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Townsend position at Family Medicine - Townsend - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
Medical Assistant – Family Medicine - Days
$2,000 Sign on Bonus
The team at Henry Ford Family Medicine – Townsend is committed to delivering comprehensive, quality care for families at every stage of life. Your primary care specialist will provide preventive care and help you or your family members manage chronic conditions to improve quality of life.
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.
- From the hiring manager “MA must be able to work from 645-7p on any given day.”
SHIFT DETAILS: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 400 Hinckley Blvd Ste 100 Jackson, MI 49203
STATUS: Full Time
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
Salary : $2,000