Lead-Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Full Time (40Hrs)/Days - Novi

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides assistance in the health care clinic by preparing patients for examination and performing various clerical duties related to clinic activities. Under supervision of the Office Supervisor/Manager, is responsible for the support functions in the office as relates to medical assistants. May function as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant when necessary or assigned and may or may not be the primary responsibility.

Department:

Motor City Orthopedics (Novi)

The team at Henry Ford Motor City Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – Novi provides comprehensive, patient\-centered care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting bones, joints, and muscles. The department offers both non\-surgical and advanced surgical treatment options to help patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and return to daily activities safely. Care is delivered through a collaborative team of orthopedic specialists, advanced practice providers, therapists, and support staff focused on achieving the best possible outcomes. As part of Henry Ford Health, the team has access to advanced technology, innovative treatments, and a strong network of specialty care resources.

Henry Ford Motor City Orthopedics and Sports Medicine \- Novi \| Henry Ford Health \- Detroit, MI

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.
• Three (3\) 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 HFMG pharmacology class and test.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current BLS\-C certificate.

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

• 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 Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job\-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

#### Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.

#### Benefits

The health and overall well\-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well\-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer\-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

#### Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.