Medical Assistant - - Family Practice

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing leadership across our Michigan network. You will greet patients, obtain histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for exams, while assisting with procedures to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Qualified candidates may have an MA program externship or equivalent clinical experience, CPR/BLS, and Epic EMR familiarity. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to high-quality care.

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 one year of clinical medical assisting experience OR current Medical Assistant certification OR LPN/EMT with related experience.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room.
• Obtain and record patient histories.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Internal Medicine

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Clinical Hours:

Tuesday - 7:30am - 7:30 pm

Friday - OFF

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 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.
• Obtain and record patient medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.

Qualifications

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
  • 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 one year 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 a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years, OR
  • Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• Current BLS-C 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 meaningful impact while advancing your professional journey.