Medical Assistant — Impactful Patient Care & Growth

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing leadership by performing administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless patient experience.

Greet patients, obtain medical histories and vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and document in EPIC; a Medical Assistant program with a 160-hour externship and BLS-C certification are required or completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160-hour minimum).
• Current BLS-C certification upon hire or by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• 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 a variety of clinical tasks to support patient care.
• Utilize EPIC to document patient information.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

Tools

EPIC (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing leadership by performing administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless patient experience.

Greet patients, obtain medical histories and vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and document in EPIC; a Medical Assistant program with a 160-hour externship and BLS-C certification are required or completed.