Medical Assistant Romeo Family Practice - 40 Hours Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; Washington; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers through administrative and clinical tasks in ambulatory care settings. The role includes greeting patients, obtaining histories, recording vital signs, and assisting during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities also cover documenting care in the EHR, administering medications and vaccines as ordered, responding to patient needs, and ensuring accurate follow-up guidance. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to room and prepare for examination/ procedure.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the EHR.
• Document care provided during patient visit in the EHR.
• Administer medications and immunizations as ordered by provider per six rights of medication administration.
• Discharge patient with after-visit instructions and follow-up as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Patient history

Immunizations administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Computer basics

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Office Hours 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, 1 weekend a month

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Please Note: The following duties & responsibilities may not apply to all ambulatory areas):

• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider. Consistently follow the six rights of medication administration. Maintains accurate immunization and medication administration records.
• Document care provided during patient visit in the EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Actively monitor & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
• Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record per protocol for provider sign off.
• Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
• Prepare medication refill/request for provider review and signature in EHR.

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.

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.

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.