General Surgery Medical Assistant - Day Shift (FT)

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the General Surgery & Gastro team. Under supervision, you will greet and escort patients, take histories, record vitals, and assist the provider during exams and procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with externship, and EPIC EMR experience preferred. BLS-C certification is required on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Medical Assistant program with externship preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred; strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Certification: current BLS-C; LPN/EMT/military medical personnel with clinical experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and obtain medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs; prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist the provider during examinations and procedures as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with externship

LPN licensure

EMT/EMS credentials

BLS-C certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the General Surgery & Gastro team. Under supervision, you will greet and escort patients, take histories, record vitals, and assist the provider during exams and procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with externship, and EPIC EMR experience preferred. BLS-C certification is required on hire.