Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Days

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for the General Surgery/Gastro clinic in Jackson, MI. This role supports clinicians by greeting patients, recording histories and vital signs, preparing patients for visits, and assisting during exams and procedures.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with externship or equivalent clinical experience, strong interpersonal skills, and BLS-C certification by orientation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a clinical externship (160 hours minimum).
• Or graduate from a Medical Assistant program without externship but with at least 1 year of clinical medical assisting in the past 5 years.
• Or current Medical Assistant certification with at least 1 year of clinical medical assisting experience.
• BLS-C certification required by orientation

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain medical histories and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures.
• Assist the provider during examinations and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical assisting

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
General Surgery & Gastro - 744 W. Michigan Ave. - Jackson - MI - 49201
Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Department

General Surgery & Gastro - 744 W. Michigan Ave. - Jackson - MI - 49201

Work Schedule

Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Days

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. 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 one year of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR 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. 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.