Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Shift - Henry Ford Genesys Hospital

Medical Assistant - Cardiology - 1.0 Day Shift - Henry Ford Genesys Hospital

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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.

• 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.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Genesys Ambulatory Health Services
• Department: GHI Cardio
• Henry Ford Health
  
  Location:
  
  Henry Ford Genesys Ambulatory Health Services
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services