Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Henry Ford Health - 3.8 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Patient rooming Vital signs Injectable medication administration Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Greeting customers Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Medication pass administration Healthcare practice inventory management Medical scheduling Preparing medical treatment area Patient history taking One-on-one patient counseling Collecting samples for laboratory testing Medical laboratory work experience Wound care Medical assisting Handling patient inquiries Patient escort assistance Clinical confidentiality policies Patient treatment Patient education Managing patient records Ordering supplies Healthcare compliance Entry level Surgical instrument sterilization and handling Office phone management Full Job Description Company Description 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. Job Description Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health Job Title Medical Assistant About the Department Join one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices throughout the region. Henry Ford Medical Group offers collaborative teamwork, access to leading clinical resources, and opportunities to build lasting relationships with patients and communities.

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.

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 the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

Responsibilities:

Greet and assist patients upon arrival Obtain and record patient medical histories and vital signs Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician Perform basic lab tests and collect/prep lab specimens Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and handle patient correspondence Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam rooms Provide patient education and instructions on medical procedures or care Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality