Medical Assistant - Pre-Admission Testing - Surgical Services
Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant with a passion for patient care? Join our renowned Surgical Services department at Henry Ford Jackson as a Medical Assistant, specializing in Pre-Admission Testing.
In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safety and well-being of our surgical patients during the critical pre-operative phase.
Pre-Admission Testing is an integral part of our process, where nurses conduct interviews with patients to gather essential medical information and provide education about their upcoming surgical experience.
Why Join Our Team?Patient Safety Focus:
As a Medical Assistant in Pre-Admission Testing, you will have a direct impact on patient safety.
Your attention to detail and thorough interviews will help identify potential risk factors that could significantly impact surgical outcomes.
Meaningful Patient Interaction:
You will have the opportunity to engage with patients, answering their questions, addressing concerns, and providing guidance to ensure a smooth surgical experience.
Collaborative Environment:
You will work closely with nurses, providers, and other members of the surgical team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture.
Professional Development:
We are committed to your professional growth and offer opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Join us and expand your knowledge in pre-operative patient care.
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.
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.
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.
ORCurrent 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.
Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Clinical Works Communication Hardworking And Dedicated Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safety and well-being of our surgical patients during the critical pre-operative phase.
Pre-Admission Testing is an integral part of our process, where nurses conduct interviews with patients to gather essential medical information and provide education about their upcoming surgical experience.
Why Join Our Team?Patient Safety Focus:
As a Medical Assistant in Pre-Admission Testing, you will have a direct impact on patient safety.
Your attention to detail and thorough interviews will help identify potential risk factors that could significantly impact surgical outcomes.
Meaningful Patient Interaction:
You will have the opportunity to engage with patients, answering their questions, addressing concerns, and providing guidance to ensure a smooth surgical experience.
Collaborative Environment:
You will work closely with nurses, providers, and other members of the surgical team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture.
Professional Development:
We are committed to your professional growth and offer opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Join us and expand your knowledge in pre-operative patient care.
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.
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.
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.
ORCurrent 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.
Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Clinical Works Communication Hardworking And Dedicated Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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