Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $2,000

Job summary

Henry Ford Health's Internal Medicine department seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing leadership with administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless patient experience. Monday–Friday hours and a $2,000 sign-on bonus enhance the opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have MA training with externship or equivalent clinical experience, BLS-C, and EPIC EMR familiarity to assist with patient histories, vitals, and exams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours) or equivalent clinical experience within 5 years.
• Current BLS-C on hire or by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and record vital signs and prepare patients for exams or procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures ensuring comfort and safety.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the clinical team and patient care.

Skills

Medical empathy

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

LPN license

EMT certification

Military medical training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Company 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

Internal Medicine

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Clinical Hours:

Monday - 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday - 7:30am - 7:30 pm

Wednesday - 7:30am - 6:30 pm

Thursday - 7:30 am - 5:00 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, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and record vital signs, preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the clinical team and enhance patient care.

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.