Coordinator - Medical Assistants - Internal Medicine

Henry Ford Health; Woodhaven (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Woodhaven, MI is seeking a Coordinator for Medical Assistants in Internal Medicine to oversee daily outpatient clinic operations and patient scheduling, ensuring smooth flow and continuity of care.

The ideal candidate will have a CAAHEP/ABHES medical assistant program credential with clinical experience, strong basic computer skills, BLS-C certification, and the ability to perform ambulatory care tasks across a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAAHEP/ABHES Medical Assistant program or equivalent with clinical experience.
• Completion of a clinical externship.
• Two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills in ambulatory care.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Successful completion of Henry Ford Medical Group pharmacology class and test.
• Current BLS-C certificate.
• Certification eligibility: CMA, RMA, NHA CCMA, CCT or NCMA.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily functioning of an outpatient clinic to ensure efficient operation.
• Coordinates patient appointments and clinic flow.
• Manages medical and office supplies to support continuity of care.

Skills

Scheduling

Computer skills

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES Medical Assistant Program

Clinical externship

Two years Medical Assistant experience

Pharmacology class completion (HFMG)

BLS-C certification

CMA eligibility

RMA eligibility

NHA CCMA

CCT

NCMA

Job description

Coordinator - Medical Assistants - Internal Medicine

• Full-time

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Coordinator. Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Department

Internal Medicine - Outpatient Clinic

Henry Ford Medical Center – Woodhaven

Woodhaven, MI 48183

Work Schedule

Day Shift, One late night: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, Tuesday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Fridays: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Second Saturday of each month: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

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).