Medical Assistant - Group Practice
Henry Ford Health
- Location
- Onsite (Burton, MI)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Henry Ford Health is a leading academic medical center in Michigan offering a full continuum of care. This role supports providers in a group practice by managing patient intake, vital signs, and administrative tasks to ensure a seamless patient experience.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pharmacy services
- Home health offerings
- Virtual care
- Eye care
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 - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Medical Assistant - Group Practice
About the Department
Department
Henry Ford Family Medicine - South Belsay Road
1096 S Belsay Rd Ste A/B
Burton, MI 48509
Work Schedule
Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Days
Join one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices throughout the region. Henry Ford Medical Group offers collaborative teamwork, access to leading clinical resources, and opportunities to build lasting relationships with patients and communities.
Role Overview
As a Medical Assistant, you play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to patients. You will support providers and nursing leadership by performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless and positive patient experience.
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 environment.
- Obtain and document accurate medical histories from patients.
- Measure and record vital signs, preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
- Assist providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the clinical team and 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 equivalent experience as outlined in the job description.
- 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
At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!
Qualifications
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 one year of experience in clinical medical assisting. ORLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 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. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.
Additional Information
Team oriented, fast paced multi provider practice. Must be able to communicate effectively with staff and providers, detail oriented and multi tasking a must.