Medical Assistant - Oncology

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Moross Road campus team in Detroit. You will work under supervision to perform administrative and clinical tasks that ensure a seamless patient experience and high-quality care.

The role supports providers during exams, records vital signs, and prepares patients for procedures, with emphasis on compassionate, thorough patient interactions and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with clinical externship (160 hours) or equivalent clinical experience, OR MA certification with 1 year of clinical experience.
• Current BLS-C certification by orientation end.
• LPN or EMT with at least 1 year clinical experience.
• Military trained medical personnel with 1 year clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and record vital signs, maintaining detailed and organized patient records.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Support providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with clinical externship (160 hours)

Clinical experience in MA within last 5 years (1 year)

MA certification with 1 year clinical experience

LPN

EMT/Paramedic with 1 year clinical experience

Military trained medical personnel with 1 year clinical experience

Current BLS-C certification

Tools

EPIC experience

Basic computer skills

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

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at the Moross Road campus, where we proudly serve Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. As a community anchor, we are deeply rooted in our neighborhood, offering compassionate care in a vibrant setting. Our location is surrounded by lakefront parks and historic architecture, providing a serene environment for both patients and staff. We are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to our patients. Working under the direct supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you will perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to ensure a seamless patient experience. Your contributions will directly support our healthcare providers in delivering exceptional 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 the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and record vital signs, maintaining detailed and organized patient records.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Support providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery.

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 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, we foster an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. You¿ll collaborate with a diverse team of dedicated professionals, all united by a mission to provide exceptional care. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting.