Medical Assistant Internal Medicine - 40 Hour Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a Medical Assistant for the Internal Medicine department on a 40-hour day shift in Detroit. The role supports providers with clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient patient flow and care coordination.

Requirements include a MA program with externship or equivalent clinical experience, high school diploma, and current BLS-C. EPIC proficiency is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant program with externship preferred (160 hours).
• Alternatively, MA certificate with 1 year clinical experience in past 5 years.
• LPN or EMT with relevant clinical experience also acceptable.
• BLS-C current or within orientation period.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

EPIC experience

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Medical Assistant program with clinical externship (160 hours)

Medical Assistant program without externship but with 1 year clinical experience

Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification (1 year exp)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Paramedic/EMT with 1 year clinical experience

Tools

EMR/EPIC

Job description

Medical Assistant Internal Medicine - 40 Hour Day Shift

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 16.96 - USD 23.66 - hourly

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.

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant

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. Under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you’ll perform administrative and clinical tasks to ensure a seamless patient experience. Your work directly supports providers and contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of patient care.

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 exam rooms, 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.

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 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 years, OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five 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, you’ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

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