Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Support

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient history taking, vital signs, exam room readiness, and procedural assistance. You will greet patients, document medical histories, and help maintain an organized, compassionate patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have MA training with externship or 1+ year clinical experience, CPR/BLS, and EPIC EMR familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours minimum)
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with minimum one-year clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years
• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with minimum one-year clinical experience
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with minimum one-year clinical experience within the past five years
• Military trained medical personnel with minimum one-year clinical experience within the past five years

Responsibilities

• Greeting and escorting patients to exam rooms and obtaining medical histories
• Measuring and recording vital signs with accurate documentation
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures and explaining next steps
• Providing clinical support to the provider during examinations and procedures to ensure an efficient patient experience

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

EPIC experience

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate with externship (160 hours)

1 year clinical medical assisting experience (past 5 years)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Paramedic/EMT (1+ year)

Military trained medical personnel (1+ year)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient history taking, vital signs, exam room readiness, and procedural assistance. You will greet patients, document medical histories, and help maintain an organized, compassionate patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have MA training with externship or 1+ year clinical experience, CPR/BLS, and EPIC EMR familiarity.