Medical Assistant

Henry Ford Health • West Bloomfield, MI

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and nursing leadership by performing administrative and clinical tasks that help provide quality, compassionate care and a seamless patient experience. The role is in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Medical Group, which delivers coordinated care across primary and specialty practices. Clinical hours are Monday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Tuesday 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., and Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday is off. The position includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• One of the following qualification pathways: graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship of at least 160 hours; graduate of a Medical Assistant program without a clinical externship and at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years; current professionally recognized Medical Assistant certification and at least one year of clinical medical assisting experience; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one year of clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years; or military-trained medical personnel with at least one year of 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.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room.
• Obtain and record patient medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED