Medical Assistant - North Street Family Medicine - Full Time/Days - Allegiance Health - Jackson, MI
Minimum Education
Graduate from High School or equivalent.
Minimum Work Experience
N/A
Required Licenses/Certifications
Active Medical Assistant (MA) certification, LPN license in the State of Michigan, RN license in State of Michigan, or valid RT(R) credentials. MA certification should be from the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National HealthCareer Association’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
If not currently registered or certified, candidates must be eligible to sit for the certification exam for either the CMA, certified through the American Association of Medical Assistants RMA, certified through American Medical Technologists CCMA, certified through the National HealthCareer Association or NCMR, certified through the National Center for Competency Testing AND obtain certification within 6 months from the date of hire.
BLS certification within three (3) months of hire.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Understanding of medical terminology and pharmacology.
Must have working knowledge of computer/technology used in medical practice environment such as Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Record and patient scheduling applications.
Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff.
Ability to problem-solve.
Excellent customer service skills.
No previous record of patient abuse.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 2 years experience working in a medical office setting is preferred for Specialty practices.
Training in EKG, POCT and Phlebotomy (may be required for specific practices and area needs)
Active BLS certification.
Epic (Electronic Medical Record) experience.
LADDER OF ADVANCEMENT
Medical Assistant I: New Medical Assistants who have yet to obtain certification
Medical Assistant II: Advance once certification is obtained and verified through certifying organization
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
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more at henryford.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee 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 as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
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committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
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