Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - 40 Hours/Week - Days- Macomb
Company: Henry Ford Health System
Location: Clinton
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and
nursing leadership, performs a variety of administrative and
clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care
provided to patients. These duties include the greeting and
escorting of patients to the exam room; taking medical histories,
the measurement and recording of vital signs; preparing patients
for the examination/procedure; and assisting the physician during
the examination/procedure. Demonstrates clinical competence as a
Medical Assistant. OFFICE DESCRIPTION: The Macomb Family Medicine
office is located on Hall Road between Heydenreich and North
Avenue. The office provides care for all ages, administers COVID-19
Vaccines, and COVID-19 Swab Testing. There are 2 Physicians, 3
Medical Assistants, and 3 Clinic Service Representatives. The
office is open Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am
- 2:00 pm, and 1 Saturday a month 7:00 am - 11:00 am. There may be
some travel between offices. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care:+ Perform initial-response screening following
protocols approved by supervising physician.+ Escort patient to
room and prepares patient for examination, procedure and
treatment.+ Obtain vital signs and record in the EHR.+ Obtain,
evaluate, and record patient history employing critical thinking
skills.+ Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations,
procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and
procedures.+ Prepare and administer oral, parenteral medications
and immunizations as ordered by the supervising physician based on
Henry Ford Medical Group medication policy. Documents medication
administration following the six rights in the EHR.+ Maintain
medication and immunization records.+ Documents care provider
during patient visit in EHR.+ Recognize and respond to
emergencies.+ Responds to patient requests via telephone encounter,
In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time
frames and documents responses in the EHR.+ Monitors and performs
in basket duties to ensure timely response.+ Enters medication,
radiology and lab orders in the electronic health record for
provider sign off.+ Discharges patient providing after visit
instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the
provider.+ Enters medication refill orders per protocol.
Diagnostic:+ Collect and process specimens.+ Perform CLIA-waived
tests.+ Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing
based on department needs.+ Perform phlebotomy, including
venipuncture and capillary puncture. Consultation:+ Serve as a
liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems
or complaints.+ Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.+
Schedule outpatient procedures.+ Apply third party and managed care
policies, procedures and guidelines.+ Obtain insurance
pre-authorizations.+ Enters referrals for provider sign off.
Quality Assurance:+ Participate in departmental/divisional Quality
Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs.+ Practice Standard
Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous
materials.+ Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.+
Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures.+
Comply with all HFHS and departmental specific safety standards.+
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice,
environment and documentation. Instruction:+ Function as a health
care advocate to meet individual's needs.+ Educate individuals in
office policies and procedures.+ Educate the patient within the
scope of practice and as directed by supervising physician in
health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with
patient's treatment plan.+ Identify community resources for health
maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient
needs. Other:+ Uphold goals, policies, procedures and expectations
of the Henry Ford Health System (HFHS).+ Support the mission,
vision, and values of the HFHS.+ Maintain examination/treatment
rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.+ Maintain
core and applicable specialty competencies as defined by the Henry
Ford Health System.+ Other duties as assigned within scope of
practice. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:+ High school diploma
or G.E.D. equivalent.AND one of the following:+ 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.OR+ Military
trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical
experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5)
years. Overview Under the leadership of President and CEO Wright L.
Lassiter, III, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health
system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics,
pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail.
Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health
system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the
1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's oldest
physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also
affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician
Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's major academic
medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual
research funding and remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded
institution. Also an active participant in medical education and
training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians
currently practicing in the state and also provides education and
training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians.
visitHenryFord.com. Benefits Whether it's offering a new medical
option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the
employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about
choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee
benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a
program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of
options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits,
work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career
and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are
provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance
Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time
Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other
benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status
are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment
Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all
individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age,
sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual
orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status
in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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