Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Medical Assistant - Anesthesia Pain
$2,000 sign on Bonus
Schedule: Monday–Friday - 8 Hours Shift
Hours: 40 hours per week
Weekend: possibility of 2-3 Saturday/year
Flexible start times: Employees may work one of the following schedules:
6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location/ Address: 159 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
About the Department
Join our flagship Detroit hospital campus, where academic medicine, leading-edge specialty care, and groundbreaking research come together. Located near Midtown's museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this campus offers the energy of a revitalized city paired with the resources of a nationally recognized health system. As part of our team, you¿ll contribute to a dynamic environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical innovation.
Role Overview
As a Medical Assistant, you play a vital role in supporting providers and nursing leadership to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities span both administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for patients and healthcare teams alike. This role is essential in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our patient-centered care model.
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 exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience.
- Obtain and document accurate medical histories to support patient care.
- Measure and record vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
- Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support ambulatory patient care.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Additional Requirements:
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). OR
Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years. OR
Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). OR
Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. OR
Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
- Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
- EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.
What We Offer
Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a community that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.