Lead Medical Assistant: Clinic Ops & Patient Care

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health, based in Detroit, is seeking a Lead-Medical Assistant for the Moross Road campus. This role supports patient care by preparing patients for exams and handling clerical tasks essential to clinic operations, stepping into receptionist or lab roles as needed.

The ideal candidate has robust MA clinical skills, at least five years of continuous MA experience, hands-on externship completion, and relevant certifications, enabling smooth clinic performance and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assistant program with at least five years of continuous clinical MA experience.
• Completion of a clinical externship.
• Three years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Successful completion of Henry Ford Health pharmacology class and test.
• Current BLS-C certificate.
• One of CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), or NCMA (NCCT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for medical examinations and procedures.
• Perform clerical duties to support clinic activities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
• Support the Office Supervisor/Manager in ensuring efficient clinic operations.
• Step into various roles such as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding

Clinic teamwork

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES Medical Assistant program with 5+ years clinical MA experience

Clinical externship completed

Three years Medical Assistant experience

BLS-C certificate

CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA certification

Job description

Henry Ford Health, based in Detroit, is seeking a Lead-Medical Assistant for the Moross Road campus. This role supports patient care by preparing patients for exams and handling clerical tasks essential to clinic operations, stepping into receptionist or lab roles as needed.

The ideal candidate has robust MA clinical skills, at least five years of continuous MA experience, hands-on externship completion, and relevant certifications, enabling smooth clinic performance and patient flow.