Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Henry Ford Family Medicine location in Jackson, MI. The role involves supporting providers, documenting histories, taking vital signs, and ensuring a positive patient experience in a full-time capacity (36 hours weekly).

The position requires MA program completion with externship, High school diploma, and BLS-C certification. EPIC EMR experience is preferred to streamline clinical workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with 160-hour externship or equivalent.
• Current BLS-C certification by hire or by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the clinical team.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Medical Assistant program with externship (160h)

BLS-C certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job 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

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STATUS: Full Time, 36 hours per week

LOCATION:Henry Ford Family Medicine - North Street
1401 W North St
Jackson, MI 49202

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 a variety of administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless and positive patient experience.

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 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.

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, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join us to make a difference in healthcare and advance your professional journey.

Qualifications

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.