Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Part Time (24hrs)/days - Sterling Heights

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Part Time

Part Time - 24 Hours based on availability and office coverage needs. Weekends Included. Location: Sterling Heights Medical Center - 3500 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310.

Founded in 1915, the Henry Ford Medical Group has established itself as one of the premier group practices in the nation. The group of physicians, advanced practice providers and researchers fosters innovation and advancement in patient care, education, and research while encouraging improvements in technology and patient care processes.

Henry Ford Pediatrics

Henry Ford Pediatrics provides comprehensive primary and specialty care for children across Michigan, with over 100 years of dedicated service. Our expert team of pediatric specialists delivers compassionate, high-quality care from birth through adolescence, with services available at convenient locations across multiple counties.

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.

• Greet and assist patients upon arrival
• Obtain and record patient medical histories and vital signs
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams
• Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician
• Perform basic lab tests and collect/prep lab specimens
• Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and handle patient correspondence
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam rooms
• Provide patient education and instructions on medical procedures or care
• Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality

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.
• 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: Pediatrics-Sterling Hts
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable
• Benefits: The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

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, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.