Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine (Union Position) - Full Time

Union PositionNEW PAYRATES!$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**Shift Hours8:30 AM–5:00 PMOne late night per week: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM Saturdays: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM when the clinic is openLocation: 29200 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150General SummaryUnder 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 theGreeting and escorting of patients to the exam room.Obtaining medical histories.The measurement and recording of vital signs.Preparing patients for an examination/procedure.Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.Education/Experience RequiredHigh 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.Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) preferred.Additional RequirementsGraduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). ORGraduate 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). ORLicensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. ORMilitary trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.Certifications/Licensures RequiredCurrent BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.Additional InformationOrganization: Henry Ford Medical GroupDepartment: Internal Medicine-LivoniaShift: RotatingUnion Code: UAW-SMTC Med Group Union Fac.