Medical Support Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan seeks a Medical Support Assistant to join our physician network. You will work under supervision to support patient care through administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring quality, compassionate service.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, obtaining medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting providers. The role emphasizes accuracy and patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Current BLS-C upon hire or by end of orientation.
• Preferred: at least one year of related experience.
• Preferred: basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable environment.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and record vital signs, contributing to patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring their comfort and readiness.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient and effective patient care.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Keyboarding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Support Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Support Assistant

About the Department

Be part of a physician network dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across communities throughout Michigan. Ascension Medical Group combines trusted neighborhood practices with the strength of an integrated health system, offering meaningful work close to where patients live and work.

Role Overview

As a Medical Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate care to patients. You will work under the direct supervision of providers and nursing leadership, performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to support patient care. Your contributions will directly impact the patient experience and the efficiency of our healthcare team.

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 environment.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
• Measure and record vital signs, contributing to patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring their comfort and readiness.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient and effective patient care.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of related experience.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, empowering you to reach your full potential.