Medical Assistant - - Internal Medicine (Union Position)

Henry Ford Health; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Medical Assistant in Internal Medicine (Union Position) to support providers with administrative and clinical tasks, greet patients, record histories, and prepare patients for exams.

The role requires graduation from an MA program with externship or equivalent experience, with multiple pathways and current BLS-C; full-time schedule 8:30 AM–5:00 PM and Saturdays when the clinic is open.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an MA program with externship (160 hours) or equivalent clinical experience.
• Current MA certification or licensure pathway as described in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, creating a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and record patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks to support clinic operations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding

Education

Medical Assistant program diploma

Clinical externship completion (160 hours)

One-year clinical medical assisting experience (past 5 years)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Medical Assistant - - Internal Medicine (Union Position)

• Full-time

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

**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Shift Hours:

• 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Saturdays: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM when the clinic is open

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 support patient care, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for every individual who walks through our doors.

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 record patient medical histories accurately.
• Measure and document vital signs as part of patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers during these processes.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the clinical setting.

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.

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by 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 every day.