Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing leadership in ambulatory settings, performing administrative and clinical tasks to ensure a seamless patient experience.

You will greet patients, collect histories and vital signs, prep for exams, assist with procedures, and help maintain smooth clinic operations while adhering to BLS and MA credential requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant program with 160-hour externship or 1 year clinical MA experience within the last 5 years, or current MA certification with 1 year experience.
• Current BLS-C certification required on hire or by orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Perform clinical tasks under supervision of providers or nursing leadership.
• Support administrative duties to maintain smooth clinic operations.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program with 160-hour externship

One year of clinical medical assisting experience

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Current BLS-C certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing leadership in ambulatory settings, performing administrative and clinical tasks to ensure a seamless patient experience.

You will greet patients, collect histories and vital signs, prep for exams, assist with procedures, and help maintain smooth clinic operations while adhering to BLS and MA credential requirements.