Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Sterling Heights, MI to support providers and nursing leadership with administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a positive patient experience. The role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and structured shift hours across multiple weekdays.

Qualified candidates include MA graduates with externships, those with 1 year clinical experience, or certified MAs and LPNs with relevant expertise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate MA with externship (160 hours) required or alternate 1-year clinical experience.
• Certification with 5+ years of clinical experience OR LPN.
• EMT/Paramedic with 1-year clinical experience.
• Military trained personnel with 1-year clinical experience.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, contributing to patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient care delivery.

Skills

Patient interaction

Medical terminology

Clinical support

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of MA program with 160 hour externship

Graduate MA without externship but with 1-year clinic experience

MA certification with 5+ years experience

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Paramedic/EMT with 1-year clinical experience

Military trained medical personnel with 1-year clinical experience

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

**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Shift Hours:

Mondays: 730a-430p

Tuesdays: 730a-730p

Thursdays: 730a-430p

Fridays: 8a-3p

Address:3500 15 Mile Road Sterling Heights MI 48310

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, contributing to patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and readiness.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient care delivery.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

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 five (5) years 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 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.

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 difference in healthcare and advance your professional journey.