Medical Assistant

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

Company 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.

Company 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

• Rochester Location -

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