Medical Assistant​/Scheduling Coordinator - Plastic Surgery

Medical Assistant/Scheduling Coordinator – Plastic Surgery - Days

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Whether you are in need of complex reconstructive surgery or are looking to restore your youthful appearance through a cosmetic procedure, Henry Ford Plastic Surgery - Cascade Ridge is here for you. Our caring plastic surgeons take time to listen and get to know exactly what you wish to achieve. They will carefully explain your options and let you know what kind of result you can expect.

By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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:

• Greeting and escorting 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.

SHIFT DETAILS:
Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

3333 Spring Arbor Rd Ste 500 Jackson, MI 49203

STATUS:
Full Time, 40 hours per week

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.
• From the hiring manager; “Strong patient communication, multitasking, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; proficiency in vital signs, injections, and basic clinical procedures. Team-oriented, dependable, and committed to patient-centered care. Will be cross trained as a scheduling coordinator.”

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.

Additional Information

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department:
  Allegiance Plastic Surgery
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

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