Medical Assistant - Contingent - Multiple Locations

Henry Ford Health; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a contingent Medical Assistant for part-time roles at multiple locations, including Saint Clair Shores. You will greet patients, collect histories, take vital signs, and assist providers during exams and procedures to support high-quality care.

Ideal candidates graduate from a Medical Assistant program with externship or have equivalent experience; CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA preferred.

Qualifications

• Education as Medical Assistant with externship required or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to perform clinical tasks in ambulatory care.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and document histories.
• Take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, assist provider during procedures.
• Demonstrate clinical competency as a Medical Assistant.
• Complete administrative duties as directed by nursing leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Clinical skills

Keyboarding

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours minimum)

Certification preferred: CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA

Tools

EPIC EMR experience

Job description

Medical Assistant - Contingent - Multiple Locations

• Part-time

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties include the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room; taking medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs; preparing patients for the examination/procedure; and assisting the physician during the examination/procedure. Demonstrates clinical competence as a Medical Assistant.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve preferred. Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.
• Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA),American Medical Technologists (RMA),National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), andNational Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) preferred.

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.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.