Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - Novi

Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
$2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Shift: Full Time - 40 Hours - Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM
Location: Columbus Medical Center - 39450 12 Mile Road Novi MI 48377

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 Health's Behavioral Health services provide comprehensive, compassionate care for people of all ages experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges. They are one of Michigan's largest and most experienced providers in the region, offering a wide range of treatment options that include addiction (substance use) treatment, specialized care for children and teens, inpatient psychiatric care for severe conditions, outpatient mental health services, and neuropsychological evaluations. Their approach emphasizes personalized care, respect for diversity, and support for patients and families coping with behavioral health conditions.

Behavioral Health | Henry Ford Health - Detroit, MI

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