Pediatrics Medical Assistant — Compassionate Patient Care

Henry Ford Health System; Grosse Pointe Farms (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff. Under supervision, you will greet patients, collect histories, record vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist during visits.

You will schedule appointments, manage medical records, maintain sterility, provide patient education, administer medications as directed, and help with minor procedures. This role supports high-quality, compassionate care across departments.

Qualifications

• Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients.
• Greet and escort patients to the exam room, obtain medical histories, measure and record vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist the provider during examinations and procedures, administer medications and injections as directed, and help with basic lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients upon arrival
• Obtain and record patient medical histories and vital signs
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams
• Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician
• Perform basic lab tests and collect/prep lab specimens
• Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and handle patient correspondence
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam rooms
• Provide patient education and instructions on medical procedures or care
• Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality

Job description

Henry Ford Health System in Detroit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff. Under supervision, you will greet patients, collect histories, record vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist during visits.

You will schedule appointments, manage medical records, maintain sterility, provide patient education, administer medications as directed, and help with minor procedures. This role supports high-quality, compassionate care across departments.