Medical Assistant - Cont - Rheumatology
Henry Ford Health
- Location
- Onsite (West Bloomfield, MI)
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Henry Ford Health is a leading academic medical center in Michigan dedicated to exceptional patient care and innovation. This role supports rheumatology providers by managing patient intake, recording vital signs, and assisting with clinical examinations to ensure a seamless patient experience.
Skills
Full job details
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Medical Assistant - Cont
Rheumatology
Job Title
Medical Assistant - Cont
Shift Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am to 5 PM
Location/ Address:
6530 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
About the Department
Join one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, Henry Ford Medical Group, where we deliver coordinated care across primary and specialty practices throughout the region. Our team is dedicated to collaborative teamwork, providing access to leading clinical resources, and building lasting relationships with patients and communities. As part of Henry Ford Health, you¿ll contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation in healthcare.
Role Overview
As a Medical Assistant, you play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to our patients. Under the direct supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you¿ll perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to ensure a seamless patient experience. Your work directly supports physicians and contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of patient care.
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 the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience.
- Take medical histories and measure/record vital signs accurately.
- Prepare patients for examinations or procedures, assisting physicians as needed.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in performing a wide variety of ambulatory patient care tasks.
- Utilize basic computer skills to manage patient records and support administrative tasks.
Qualifications
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 certificate.
- Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact every day.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our dedicated healthcare team!