GENERAL SUMMARY:
Medical Assistant - Oncology
?? $2,500.00 Sign-on Bonus
?Full-Time Benefit Eligible
?? Shift: Full-time - 40 Hours - Day Shift
Department Information:
Founded in 1915, the Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG) has established itself as one of the premier group practices in the nation. The 2,600+-member 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. Throughout its history, the HFMG has attracted physicians and researchers who are driven to discover and deliver new and better solutions to the most complex health challenges. They have global improvements to care in areas ranging from neuroscience and cancer to transplant and heart disease.
To provide assistance in the health care clinic by preparing patients for examination and performing various clerical duties related to clinic activities. Under supervision of the Office Supervisor/Manager, is responsible for the support functions in the office as relates to medical assistants. May function as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant when necessary or assigned and may or may not be the primary responsibility.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with related management duties as assigned by the office supervisor/manger. Assist the office supervisor/manger in the daily operations relating to patient, clinical or physician needs.
Promote and enhance positive guest and employee relations.
Make and maintain employee schedule for medical assistants.
Help maintain smooth clinic flow.
Work to improve clinic processes, assists in the development of clinic policies and procedures.
Covers for supervisors/manager during absences.
Assist in training and orientations of new staff.
May perform audits of paperwork and assess employee technical knowledge as part of this process.
Uses and is knowledgeable of Universal Precautions
Act as a clinical resource to supervisor/manager and other staff.
Performs normal duties and responsibilities of an outpatient clinic medical assistant:
Prepare patients for physician's examination by taking routine vital signs (e.g., temperature, respiration, and blood pressure)
Brief patient history using standard questionnaire.
Prepare individual patient chart and ensure all required documents are included as well as recent test results)
Under the direct supervisor of the clinic physicians, assist with the application and removal of cast and suture removal.
Provides patient with education and instructive material as directed by physician.
Performs clerical/registration functions including chart preparation and documentation
Receives and documents patient phone calls, and refers to clinic physician as appropriate.
Schedule patient appointments, arranges referrals and follow-up care as directed.
File patient charts as required.
Prepare billing forms with appropriate diagnostic code to submit to thirdparty payers, collects and posts payments for services.
Perform other related duties as required.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
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.
EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation
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 one year 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.
*Must Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Hematology Oncology - Atrium
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This 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.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
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
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, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
