Medical Assistant — Compassionate Patient Care & Support

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will greet patients, document histories, record vital signs, assist during examinations, and handle administrative duties to support the care team.

This full-time role offers growth opportunities within a leading academic health system and requires a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Formal Medical Assistant program with 160-hour externship
• BLS-C certification by hire or by end of orientation
• EPIC EMR experience
• LPN, EMT/Paramedic, or military medical background with clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and record vital signs, preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the clinical team and patient care.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Medical Assistant program with 160-hour externship

Current BLS-C certification

Equivalent experience per job description

LPN

EMT/Paramedic with clinical experience

Military trained medical personnel with clinical experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

You will greet patients, document histories, record vital signs, assist during examinations, and handle administrative duties to support the care team.

This full-time role offers growth opportunities within a leading academic health system and requires a patient-centered approach.