Medical Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPIC experience preferred

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Southfield, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care services. The role involves greeting patients, collecting histories, recording vital signs, and assisting providers during exams and procedures.

The position requires completion of an MA program (externship or equivalent), MA certification or LPN/EMT credentials, and a current BLS-C certification. EPIC experience and strong communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of MA program with externship (160 hours) required.
• Graduate MA with at least 1 year of clinical experience in the past 5 years.
• Current MA certification with at least 1 year of clinical experience.
• LPN license required.
• Licensed Paramedic/EMT with at least 1 year of clinical experience in the past 5 years.
• Military medical personnel with at least 1 year of clinical experience in the past 5 years.
• Current BLS-C certification on hire or by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations/procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations/procedures.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

Graduate of Medical Assistant program with minimum one year of clinical medical assisting experience

Current Medical Assistant certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Paramedic/EMT with clinical experience

Military trained medical personnel with clinical experience

Current BLS-C certification

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

• Southfield, MI

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years
• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with minimum one year of clinical experience
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with minimum one year of clinical experience within the past five years
• Military trained medical personnel with minimum one year of clinical experience within the past five years
• Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation

Preferred

• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Clinical skills relevant to ambulatory patient care