What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Rochester position at Rochester - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
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* This Medical Assistant position is for Rochester, MI; there is also required travel to other East region locations
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or 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, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
Education/Experience
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 (one of the following):
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 one year 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 a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years
OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years
Certifications/Licensures Required:
Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation