Medical Assistant Family Practice - 40 Hour Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant for a family practice on a 40-hour day shift. You will greet patients, take histories, record vitals, prepare for exams, and support providers while performing administrative tasks to keep the practice running smoothly.

This full-time role requires a MA program graduate with externship or equivalent clinical experience, current BLS-C, and willingness to work in a busy primary care setting using EPIC EMR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an MA program with 160-hour externship or 1 year MA experience if externship not completed.
• MA program graduate with 1 year MA experience within the last 5 years is acceptable.
• Certification as MA with at least 1 year MA experience, or LPN, or EMT with 1 year MA clinical experience.
• Military trained medical personnel with 1 year clinical experience accepted.
• Current BLS-C upon hire or by end of orientation.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain and record patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the practice.
• Contribute to a compassionate and patient-centered care experience.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Keyboarding skills

EPIC experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant program (160-hour externship)

Graduate MA program without externship + 1 year MA experience (past 5 years)

Medical Assistant Certification with 1 year MA experience

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Paramedic/EMT with 1-year clinical experience

Military trained medical personnel with 1-year clinical experience

Current BLS-C certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Medical Assistant Family Practice - 40 Hour Day Shift

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 16.96 - USD 23.66 - hourly

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.

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant

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. Under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you’ll perform administrative and clinical tasks to support patient care, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for every individual who walks through our doors.

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 environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the practice.
• Contribute to a compassionate and patient-centered care experience.

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 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 years, OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.
• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by 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 dedicated professionals, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact every day.

Join Our Team

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