Medical Assistant - Infection Disease

Henry Ford Health

Medical Assistant - Infection Disease

West Bloomfield, MI +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

    Part Time : 24 Hours / week

    Shift Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - 3 days a week

    Location: 6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322

    ** GENERAL SUMMARY:**

    Join our dynamic Infection Disease team and make a real difference in patient care! Under the collaborative guidance of our providers and nursing leadership, you'll be at the heart of delivering quality, compassionate care to our patients. As a Medical Assistant, you'll wear multiple hats—combining clinical expertise with genuine patient interaction to create positive healthcare experiences.

    ** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

    • Create Welcoming Experiences: Greet patients with warmth and professionalism, then guide them through our facility to ensure they feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they arrive.
    • Build Patient Connections: Obtain comprehensive medical histories by asking thoughtful questions and actively listening—laying the foundation for excellent clinical care.
    • Monitor Vital Health Indicators: Accurately measure and record vital signs, understanding that these measurements are critical to our providers' clinical decision-making.
    • Prepare for Success: Ready patients for examinations and procedures with clear communication and attention to detail, helping them feel informed and at ease.
    • Support Clinical Excellence: Work alongside our providers during examinations and procedures, serving as a trusted clinical partner who enhances the quality of patient care.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** 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.
  • Locations
    West Bloomfield, MI • Detroit, MI