Certified Medical Assistant

Company: Henry Ford Oakland Internal Medicine
Location: Milford
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

Henry Ford Oakland Internal Medicine Certified or Registered Medical Assistant needed

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FT 40hrs M-TH 7:45-5:15pm FRI 7:45am-12:00 Start Your Weekend Early
Benefits Include paid Holidays, 401k, Health and Dental benefits and PAID TIME OFF

Duties:
* Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries.

* Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.

* Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.

* Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.

* Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.

* Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.

* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

* Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Skills/Qualifications:
Clinical Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Hospital Environment, Procedural Skills, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Inventory Control, Planning, Dependability, Medical Teamwork, Prior EMR experience

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