What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Mobile Occupational Health - Contingent position at Henry Ford Health System?
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team at Henry Ford Health. As a Medical Assistant in our Mobile Occupational Health department, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services to employees at various worksites. Your expertise will be essential in assessing and treating patients in a variety of situations.
This position requires travel to off-site corporate client locations within the Metro-Detroit area. Long-distance travel , within Michigan, is a possibility with advanced notice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting physicians with pre-employment exams.
- A dministering vaccinations and immunizations
- Perform drug screenings and other clinical procedures as needed
- Drawing blood and collecting other specimens for laboratory analysis
- Conduct hearing tests, respiratory fit testing, tb testing, etc. Training will be provided.
Education/Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- 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
- Current BLS-C
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification preferred
- Strong clinical skills, including phlebotomy, injections, and vital signs measurement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Organization: Community Care Services
- Department: Mobile Occupational Health
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
