Medical Assistant - 40 Hour Day Shift

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Michigan-based team. You will support providers and nursing leadership by performing administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless patient experience in a large integrated health system.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, recording histories and vitals, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with procedures while maintaining compassionate care and high standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant externship (160 hours) or 1 year MA clinical experience.
• Current BLS-C certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories.
• Measure and document vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

MA externship or clinical experience

BLS certification

EPIC EMR experience

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

LPN license

Job description

• Compensation: USD 17.21 - USD 24.01 - hourly

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

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

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 administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless patient experience. Your contributions are essential in maintaining the high standards of care at Henry Ford Health.

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 comfort and readiness.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient care delivery.

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 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 one year 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 a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years, OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• Current BLS-C 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 meaningful impact while advancing your professional journey.