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Medical Assistant - Cardiovascular Medicine - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - Detroit
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Shift: Days, Monday - Friday, No Weekends
Location: 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
Join our team at Henry Ford Health and be at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine! As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in diagnosing, treating, and managing a range of cardiovascular conditions, from hypertension to heart failure. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices, you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care to our patients. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by heart disease and are dedicated to advancing the field of cardiovascular medicine, this may be the role for you.
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, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
Department Information:
Henry Ford Heart & Vascular | Henry Ford Health - Detroit, MI
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.
