GENERAL SUMMARY:

Oversees the daily functioning of an outpatient clinic to ensure efficient operation. Provides for effective scheduling of patient appointments; controls medical and office supplies and ensures continuity of care and methods through the scheduling of responsible personnel. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Medical Assistant Program or graduate of a formal medical assistant program with a minimum of five years continuous work as Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience. Completion of a clinical externship. Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant. Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care. Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. Successful completion of Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG) pharmacology class and test.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

Current BLS-C certificate.

One of the following is required. Failure retain certification/registration will result in termination from employment with HFHS: 

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) eligible for Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologist organization (AMT) or Certification by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (CCT), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA). Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: Internal Medicine-Sterling Hts Shift: Rotating Union Code: Not Applicable