Medical Assistant

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will greet patients, obtain histories, and document vitals while preparing patients for examinations and procedures.

You will assist providers during exams to ensure efficient, compassionate patient experiences, and may utilize EPIC EMR to document interactions and results. A valid MA credential or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours) or 1 year MA clinical experience in past 5 years.
• Current MA certification or LPN/EMT/military medical training with 1 year clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to exam room; obtain medical histories and create a welcoming environment.
• Measure and record vital signs with accurate documentation for clinical review.
• Prepare patients for examinations by explaining next steps and positioning.
• Assist provider during examinations and procedures to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Clinical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA program externship 160h

1 year MA clinical experience

LPN/Licensed EMT/paramedic

Military medical training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks essential to delivering quality and compassionate patient care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Medical Assistant will begin each patient interaction by greeting and escorting patients to the exam room, where they will obtain comprehensive medical histories and establish a welcoming environment. Throughout the patient visit, the Medical Assistant will measure and record vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation for clinical review. In preparation for examinations and procedures, the Medical Assistant will ready patients by explaining next steps and positioning them appropriately. During provider interactions, the Medical Assistant will provide clinical support by assisting the provider throughout examinations and procedures, facilitating a seamless and efficient patient experience.

Qualifications

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• One of the following:
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical 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

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

• Computer proficiency and EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Clinical skills experience in ambulatory patient care settings

**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:**

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation