Medical Assistant - Mobile Occupational Health - Contingent

Medical Assistant - Mobile Occupational Health - Contingent (20 Hours)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team at Henry Ford Health. As a Medical Assistant in our Mobile Occupational Health department, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services to employees at various worksites. Your expertise will be essential in assessing and treating patients in a variety of situations.

• Dependable car:
  You’ll occasionally need to drive your own vehicle when the company minivan isn’t available.
• Willingness to Travel:
  Within Metro Detroit and occasionally across Michigan - some overnight stays also required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians with pre-employment exams.
• Administering vaccinations and immunizations.
• Perform drug screenings and other clinical procedures as needed.
• Drawing blood and collecting other specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Conduct hearing tests, respiratory fit testing, TB testing, etc. Training will be provided.

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). 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 in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. OR
• Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• Current BLS-C.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification preferred.
• Strong clinical skills, including phlebotomy, injections, and vital signs measurement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

• Organization:
  Community Care Services
• Department:
  Mobile Occupational Health
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

• Associate

• Contract

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services