Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

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.

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - Novi

$2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: Full Time - 40 hours - Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Location: Van Elslander Neuroscience Ctr - 44000 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 101 Novi MI 48377

Whether you have a sudden illness, complex health condition, or just want to become healthier, doctors at Henry Ford West Oakland Internists - Novi are here for you. Internal medicine doctors specialize in treating diseases that commonly affect adults as they get older. We provide care for chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis and headaches. Your doctor helps you manage your medications, recommend screenings, provide referrals and more.

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 one year of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 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.