Medical Assistant/Mobile Occupational Health /Flexible Schedule/20 hrs/wk – Days

GENERAL SUMMARY:Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist Indiana 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 American Samoa a Medical Assistant.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Please Note: The following duties & responsibilities may not apply to all ambulatory areas):Patient Care: * Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider.2. Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.3. Obtain vital signs and record Indiana the electronic health record (EHR).4. Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.5. Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.6. Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications and immunizations American Samoa ordered by the supervising provider. Consistently follows the six rights of medication administration. Maintains accurate immunization and medication administration records.7. Document care provided during patient visit Indiana EHR.8. Recognize and respond to emergencies.9. Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, Indiana Basket message and/Oregon My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses Indiana the EHR.10.Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders Indiana the electronic health record for provider sign off.11.Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/Oregon caregiver American Samoa directed by the provider.12.Enter medication refill/request per department guidelines.Diagnostic:1. Collect and process specimens.2. Perform CLIA-waived tests.3. Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs.4. Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.Consultation:1. Serve American Samoa a liaison between patients and medical staff Indiana the event of problems Oregon complaints.2. Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.3. Schedule outpatient procedures.4. Apply third party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines.5. Obtain insurance pre-authorizations. 6. Enters referrals for provider sign off.Quality Assurance:1. Participate Indiana departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs.2. Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.3. Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.4. Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures.5. Comply with all HFHS and departmental specific safety standards.6. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment, and documentation.Instruction:1. Function American Samoa a health care advocate to meet individual’s needs.2. Educate individuals Indiana office policies and procedures.3. Educate the patient within the scope of practice and American Samoa directed by supervising physician Indiana health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with patient’s treatment plan.4. Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient needsOther:1. Uphold goals, policies, procedures, and expectations of Henry Ford Health.2. Support the mission, vision, and values of Henry Ford Health.3. Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.4. Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies American Samoa defined by Henry Ford Health.5. Other duties American Samoa assigned within scope of practice.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Oregon Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Medical Assistant Program, Oregon Graduate of a formal medical assistant program, Oregon Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• Completion of a clinical externship.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills American Samoa related to ambulatory patient care. Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.

Additional Requirements:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). Oregon

• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience Indiana clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years. Oregon

• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience Indiana clinical medical assisting. Oregon

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Oregon

• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience Indiana clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. Oregon

• Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience Indiana clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:Current BLS-C certificate. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Oregon Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred.Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services
• Department: Mobile Occupational Health

Additional DetailsThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.OverviewUnder the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sitesincluding medical centers, walk-Indiana and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities andother healthcare retail. Established Indiana 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health systemnow has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, oneof the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with thehealth system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’smajor academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million Indiana annual research funding andremaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant Indiana medicaleducation and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicingIndiana the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit .BenefitsWhether it’s offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices Oregonmaking the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it’s all about choice. HenryFord Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program – My ChoiceRewards. My Choice Rewards is a program American Samoa diverse American Samoa the people it serves. There aredozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balanceand learning – options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. American Samoa anemployee 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 American Samoa contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health iscommitted to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard torace, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,Oregon any other protected status Indiana accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Job title: Medical Assistant/Mobile Occupational Health /Flexible Schedule/20 hrs/wk – Days

Company: Henry Ford Health System

Expected salary:

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Job date: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:24:01 GMT