Medical Assistant - OBGYN - Days

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support OB/GYN services in a fast-paced women’s health setting. You will greet patients, obtain histories, measure vitals, and assist with exams and procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and patient-centered care; prior OB/GYN experience and EMR proficiency are valued. Full-time, on-site position at Clinton Township, MI with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; MA program with externship preferred.
• Graduate MA program with 160-hour externship or 1 year MA experience in 5 years.
• Current BLS-C certification by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room and obtain histories.
• Measure and record vital signs and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Support OB/GYN/women’s health workflows and patient education.
• Coordinate with care teams and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Rooming patients

Obtaining vitals

Pelvic exams

Phlebotomy

Injections

Patient education

Education

Medical Assistant program with externship (160 hours)

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

The Henry Ford Macomb Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) Program aims to train the Ob/Gyn generalist with specific educational experiences geared toward the development of competence in the provision of ambulatory primary health care for women.

By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

General Summary

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to:

• Greeting and escorting patients to the exam room.
• Obtaining medical histories.
• The measurement and recording of vital signs.
• Preparing patients for an examination/procedure.
• Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.
• We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced women’s health setting. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in OB/GYN or women’s health, proficiency with EMR systems, and strong clinical skills such as rooming patients, obtaining vitals, assisting with pelvic exams and procedures, administering injections, phlebotomy, and patient education. Strengths in women’s health should include sensitivity to patient privacy, comfort discussing reproductive health topics, effective communication, and the ability to support providers during prenatal, gynecologic, and preventive care visits. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, teamwork, reliability, and a patient‑centered approach, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. Any experience with prior authorizations, care coordination, phone triage, or population health initiatives is a plus.

SHIFT DETAILS

Days

LOCATION: 16151 19 Mile Road Clinton Township, MI 48038

STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred. Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred. Ability to problem-solve preferred. Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred. EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.

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 one year of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 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.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.