Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - West Bloomfield (Farmington Rd)

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - West Bloomfield (Farmington Rd)

$2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: Full Time - 40 Hours - Day Shift

Location: Farmington Road Medical Center - 6530 Farmington Road West Bloomfield MI 48322

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.

Henry Ford Pediatrics: Henry Ford Pediatrics provides comprehensive primary and specialty care for children across Michigan, with over 100 years of dedicated service. Our expert team of 350+ pediatric specialists delivers compassionate, high-quality care from birth through adolescence, with services available at convenient locations across multiple counties. We offer same-day appointments, virtual visits, and cutting-edge diagnostics.

Our specialties include gastroenterology, neonatology, cardiology, neurology, behavioral health, and more-supported by advanced imaging, labs, and a Level 3 NICU. We emphasize care that transitions with patients into adulthood, backed by education, community partnerships, and groundbreaking research in liver disease, obesity, and the gut microbiome. Henry Ford Pediatrics is committed to giving every child a chance at a healthy life.

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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