Medical Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support family practice teams in Detroit. You will greet patients, collect histories, take vital signs, and assist clinicians to ensure a smooth patient visit. The position emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and accurate documentation in EPIC EMR.

Candidates should have MA training with externship or equivalent clinical experience, with preferred LPN/EMT credentials and BLS, supporting a flexible clinic schedule and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an MA program with externship (160 hours) or equivalent experience.
• Certification in Medical Assistance or LPN/EMT with clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and record patients' medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures and assist providers during care.
• Support administrative tasks and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Maintain accuracy in documentation and patient records in EPIC.

Skills

Greet patients

Vital signs recording

Clinical teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with 160 hour externship

LPN or EMT/Paramedic with clinical experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job 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

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Department: Family Practice-E. Jefferson

We value people who show up, follow through, support their coworkers, and genuinely care about their patients. If you are someone who takes ownership of your work and wants to be part of a positive, collaborative team, this may be a great fit for you.

Schedule

• Monday: Clinic hours 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Tuesday–Friday: Clinic hours 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 3rd Saturday of each month: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• No Sundays or holidays

Staff workone late evening each week on Monday, followed by Tuesday–Friday, with one of those days being a shorter shift.

The example schedule is for illustration only and may not be the schedule assigned to the selected candidate.

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced Medical Assistant looking for a workplace that valuesteamwork, professionalism, accountability, and excellent patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

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 work under the direct supervision of providers and nursing leadership, performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to support patient care and ensure a seamless healthcare experience.

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, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and document vital signs, contributing to patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring their comfort and readiness.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient and effective care.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum).OR

Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years.OR

Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).OR

Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.OR

Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

• 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

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join us to make a difference in healthcare and advance your professional journey.

Join Our Team