Medical Assistant - Pain Clinic

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health's Jackson, MI campus is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Pain Clinic to support clinicians in delivering high-quality ambulatory care. The role involves patient intake, vital signs, history intake, and preparing patients for examinations in a fast-paced clinic setting.

The ideal candidate will have MA program training with externship or equivalent clinical experience, and BLS-C certification. Opportunities exist for professional growth in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Clinical externship (160 hours) or equivalent clinical experience within the past five years.
• Current BLS-C certification by hire or by end of orientation.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EPIC) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room and ensure a welcoming experience.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories to support patient care.
• Measure and record vital signs for comprehensive assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assist providers as needed.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support ambulatory patient care.

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 - Pain Clinic

About The Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health's Jackson hospital campus, a cornerstone of care in mid-Michigan. Surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes and parks, our Jackson location offers a warm, community-focused environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Here, you'll be part of a close-knit team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the patients and families we serve in this charming, affordable community.

Henry Ford Jackson Neurology

1201 E Michigan AveSte 240

Jackson, MI 49201

Maps & Directions

Full Time Days

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting providers and nursing leadership to deliver exceptional patient care. Your administrative and clinical skills will directly contribute to the quality and compassion of the care we provide, ensuring a seamless experience for every patient.

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 to support patient care.
• Measure and record vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support ambulatory patient care.

Required Qualifications

What You Will Need

• 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 difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

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). 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.

Must Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.