Medical Assistant Float (16 to 40 hours/week)

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Macomb
48924 Hayes Rd (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2025
Premium Pay Rates Apply to learn more!! Henry Ford Health System's internal staffing resource pool, designed to ensure there is sufficient staffing throughout our health system. The department is a proactive solution to unplanned or short-term staffing needs due to vacations, call-offs, leave of absences, increases in census or acuity. Medical Assistants will float to various Henry Ford clinics to provide coverage. Minimum commitment is 2 days per week with opportunities to work up to a full schedule. Must be flexible on location and clinic. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8 hour shifts. Occasional weekend opportunities (optional) with pay differential. Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties include the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room; taking medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs; preparing patients for the examination/procedure; and assisting the physician during the examination/procedure. Demonstrates clinical competence as a Medical Assistant. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). With a minimum of one year continuous work as Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience 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. OR * Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care. Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current BLS (American Heart Association) certificate. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred. Additional Information Organization: Corporate Services Department: Best Choice Program Shift: Variable Union Code: Not Applicable