Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Henry Ford Health; Grass Lake (MI); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Grass Lake Family Medicine team. You will greet patients, document histories, and support clinicians in exams and procedures within a busy clinic setting.

You will perform vital signs, prepare patients for visits, and handle essential administrative duties to ensure smooth operations and positive patient experiences.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; MA externship preferred.
• Externship of 160 hours required or equivalent experience.
• Current BLS-C certification required or completed by orientation end.
• LPN license may be considered.
• EMT/Paramedic with 1 year clinical experience considered.
• Military medical staff experience welcomed.

Responsabilidades

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming experience.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs for patient assessment.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers.
• Perform administrative tasks to support clinic operations and patient flow.

Conocimientos

Patient-focused

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with 160- hour externship

BLS-C certification

LPN license

EMT/Paramedic experience

Military medical experience

Herramientas

EPIC EMR

Descripción del empleo

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 - Family Medicine Grass lake

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health¿s Jackson hospital campus, a cornerstone of care in mid-Michigan. Surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes and parks, our Jackson location offers a warm, community-focused environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Here, you¿ll be part of a close-knit team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients in a setting that values collaboration and excellence.

As a Medical Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring patients receive quality and compassionate care. Working under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you¿ll perform a blend of administrative and clinical tasks to support patient care. Your contributions directly enhance the patient experience and the efficiency of our healthcare team.

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 and comfortable experience.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories to support patient care.
• Measure and record vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations and patient flow.

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 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 difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum).
• 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.
• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of one year of experience in clinical medical assisting.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• Must Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.