Medical Assistant-Internal Medicine

Henry Ford Health; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our ambulatory care team. You will provide compassionate patient care under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, while handling a mix of administrative and clinical tasks to ensure smooth operations.

The role emphasizes accurate history taking, vital signs, patient preparation, and collaborative team support within our health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with 160-hour externship, or 1 year of clinical medical assisting experience in past five years, or current Medical Assistant Certification with 1 year of experience, or LPN, or Paramedic/EMT with 1 year of clinical experience.
• Current BLS-C upon hire or by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms for a welcoming experience.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories to support care.
• Measure and record vital signs for patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support ambulatory care.

Skills

Computer basics

Keyboarding

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Paramedic/EMT

Medical Assistant externship

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

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Providence Hospitals, a respected network within Henry Ford Health, serving communities across Oakland County. Our hospitals offer advanced specialty care with deep local roots, combining the strength of a leading health system with convenient suburban locations, excellent amenities, and strong community connections. Be part of a team that delivers compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to patients under the direct supervision of providers and nursing leadership. Your administrative and clinical tasks will support the healthcare team in delivering exceptional patient experiences, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in the ambulatory care setting.

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 and comfortable experience.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories to support patient care.
• Measure and record vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers during these processes.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support ambulatory patient care.

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 without externship but with one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years, or current professionally recognized Medical Assistant Certification with one year of experience, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Paramedic/EMT with one year of clinical experience, or military-trained medical personnel with one year of clinical experience.
• 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, mission-driven work and continuous learning opportunities. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.