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Medical Assistant-FULL Time- Day shift- Southfield- Men's Residential Recovery Center

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Southfield
Mar 31, 2025
Department: Eastwood Recovery Center- Men's Residential Facility- Southfield, MI $2500 Sign on Bonus FULL Time - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday & Saturday-7:00am - 4:30pm Day Shift- with weekend rotation with flexibility to work other days; Flexible start & end times This position offers Full Benefits 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. Eastwood Recovery Center is a men's residential program for recovery from addiction and the issues underlying addiction. The person in this position needs to be compassionate about helping those with addiction. The person in this position will help set clients up to self-administer their medications, will at times administer medications, complete health screenings, and coordinate with the NP and MA. 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 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 Health Eastwood Behavioral Health Department: Eastwood Royal Oak Residential Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable