Medical Assistant – Wound Care

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

While many wounds heal naturally, others require specialized care and can be highly resistant to traditional therapies. Chronic non-healing wounds can lead to life-threatening infection and limb loss. Henry Ford Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at the Chesterfield health center offers advanced care and education relating to serious wounds caused by a medical condition, injury, radiation therapy, surgery, or impaired blood flow in the limbs.

. By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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:

Greeting and escorting 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.The ideal candidate will have either primary care or wound care experience.

SHIFT DETAILS: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 30795 23 Mile Road Chesterfield, MI 48047

STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week

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.

OR Current 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.

Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Department: Wound Care - HFMHC Chesterfld Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable