Coordinator Medical Assistants - Obesity Medicine - 40 Hours at Henry Ford Hospital

Outpatient Clinic Manager

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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Calling all patients two days before their scheduled visit to verify appointments.
• Confirming that all questionnaires and required labs are completed prior to the visit.
• Obtaining and organizing documentation for group visits.
• Supporting in-person visits with the NP on Fridays.
• Assisting with occasional in-person patient visits at the Plymouth location on Fridays when needed.

Having knowledge of Bariatric programs or Obesity medicine is a plus.

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).