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NEW PAYRATES!
**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
Plastic Surgery Clinics (Split Role)
- Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Structure: Split position between two locations:
- Main Campus (Detroit)
- Columbus / Novi Clinic
- Staffing Distribution:
- Typically:
- 3 staff at Columbus/Novi clinic
- 2 staff at Main Campus
- Occasionally shifts to:
- 3 at Main Campus
- 2 at Columbus/Novi clinic
- Typically:
- Locations:
- Main Campus (Detroit):
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 - Henry Ford Novi / Columbus Clinic:
39450 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377
- Main Campus (Detroit):
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 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.
- Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) 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:
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- Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.