Medical Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing leadership with clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth patient experience. Typical shifts are 4 - 10 hours, and you will greet patients, collect histories and vitals, and prepare them for exams.

You will also assist during exams, perform charting in EPIC when required, and handle routine administrative duties to keep the department running efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Formal MA program with 160-hour externship or equivalent experience.
• Current BLS-C certification upon hire or by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room.
• Obtain and record medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks to support patient care.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Keyboarding skills

Education

Medical Assistant program completion with externship

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Job Title

Medical Assistant

About the Department

Join one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices throughout the region. Henry Ford Medical Group offers collaborative teamwork, access to leading clinical resources, and opportunities to build lasting relationships with patients and communities.

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to patients. You will support providers and nursing leadership by performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless and positive patient experience.

Typical work hours for the department are 4 - 10-hour shifts.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room.
• Obtain and record medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks to support patient care.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160-hour minimum), or equivalent experience as outlined in the job description.
• Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive environment.