Medical Assistant - Cardiology​/Dearborn

Medical Assistant – Cardiology – Full Time (40 Hrs)/Days – Dearborn

Join Henry Ford Health as a Medical Assistant in the Cardiology department at Premier Cardio Specialists, Dearborn.

Full‑Time Benefit Eligible

Sign‑On Bonus: $2,000.00
Shift: Full Time – 40 Hours – Day Shift (Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:30 PM)
Location:
Premier Cardio Specialists, Dearborn – 20200 W. Outer Dr., Dearborn, MI 48124

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. Duties include greeting and escorting patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, measuring and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations or procedures, and assisting physicians during examinations or procedures.

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

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 related to ambulatory patient care preferred
• Problem‑solving ability preferred
• 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 an 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/EMT with at least one‑year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years
• OR military‑trained medical personnel with at least one‑year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years

Certifications / Licensure Required

• Current BLS‑C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation

Additional Information

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: PCS – Dearborn MG
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable