**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Medical Assistant
Shift Hours:
- Monday through Friday; Start time rotates between 6:45 AM and 7:30 AM -8-hour shifts
- Occasional Saturdays (about 2–3 times per year)
Location : 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
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 administrative and clinical tasks ensure a seamless patient experience, from greeting and preparing patients to assisting during examinations and procedures. Your work directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care in our ambulatory setting.
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 record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, following established protocols.
- Assist providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the clinical team and enhance patient care.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- 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 years, OR
- Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of one year 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 a clinical medical setting within the past five years, OR
- Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.
- Current BLS-C 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 your growth is our priority. Collaborate with diverse professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.