Medical Assistant - Cardiology - 40 Hours - Days
Henry Ford Health
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See open jobs at Henry Ford Health.See open jobs similar to "Medical Assistant - Cardiology - 40 Hours - Days" Flint & Genesee Group.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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 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.
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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.