Medical Assistant - 40 Hour Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing leadership by performing administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless patient experience.

Greet patients, obtain medical histories and vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and document in EPIC; a Medical Assistant program with a 160-hour externship and BLS-C certification are required or completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160-hour minimum).
• Current BLS-C certification upon hire or by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support patient care.
• Utilize EPIC to document patient information.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

Tools

EPIC (Electronic Medical Record)

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

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 work directly contributes to the exceptional care that defines 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 exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support patient care.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EPIC) to document patient information.

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

At Henry Ford Health, you¿ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.