Medical Assistant - Gastro Procedure Detroit - Full Time

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Jan 15, 2025
NEW PAYRATES! $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS 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. Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure. Overiew of Position: The MA will be working in a procedural area directly assisting our GI Providers with Colonoscopy and EGD procedures. The MA will also work within the parameters of the scope cleaning process set forth by Infection Control and the Scope Manufacturers. They will take part in a thorough orientation to make them comfortable and safe in the department while working with our patients and staff. We are a large and busy department where we rely on teamwork. A team player with a positive attitude and willing to learn new skills. Shift Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm. Saturday is Every 4-5 weeks 7:30am -4:00pm Location / Address : 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 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. Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) 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. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: Gastro Procedure - Main Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable