School-Based Medical Assistant - Compassionate Care

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Broad Acres (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Clinton Township, MI, is seeking a Medical Assistant for the School-Based and Community Health Program. The role supports primary care and behavioral health services for students aged 3–21, with duties spanning patient intake, vital signs, and exam assistance.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Training emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary team in a high-volume ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with at least 160 externship hours.
• OR MA program graduate with 1 year of clinical MA experience in the last 5 years.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent license (LPN/EMT) considered.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and collect histories.
• Record vital signs and document in the EHR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers.
• Administer medications and immunizations per protocol.
• Enter orders for meds, radiology, and labs; provide discharge instructions.
• Maintain patient records and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

EPIC experience

Education

Medical Assistant program with externship

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Keyboarding

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Clinton Township, MI, is seeking a Medical Assistant for the School-Based and Community Health Program. The role supports primary care and behavioral health services for students aged 3–21, with duties spanning patient intake, vital signs, and exam assistance.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Training emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary team in a high-volume ambulatory setting.