Medical Assistant - Oncology/Hematology

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

 Medical Assistant - Oncology/Hematology

• 💰 $2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus

• 🕒Full-Time Benefit Eligible

• 📅Shift: Full Time - 40 Hours - Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm - No Weekends!

• 📍Location: 43630 Hayes Rd. Clinton Twp. 48038

Department Information:

 We are seeking a compassionate and empathetic Medical Assistant to provide dedicated support to our cancer patients at our fast‑paced Oncology Clinic. As an MA, which is home to a collaborative team of 7 physicans and 5 Advanced Practice Providers (APP's).As an MA, you will be an intergral part of dedicated provider to deliver respectful, high‑quality, patient‑centered care throughout every step of the treatment journey.

The ideal candidate demonstrates respect, compassion, and integrity in all interactions and thrives in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary oncology environment. Strong critical‑thinking and clinical problem‑solving skills are essential, as the MA will support patients requiring complex, multimodality cancer care. Additional hours may be available to provide coverage for vacations or staff absences.

🔗 Hematology/Oncology | Department of Medicine | Henry Ford Health - Detroit, MI

Schedule & Work Environment

• Part‑time, guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday schedule; No weekends, Holidays, or Nights

• Typical hours: 8:30 AM– 5:00PM 

   

Key Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, obtaining medical histories, and documenting in the electronic medical record
• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Assisting providers and PAs during procedures (e.g., biopsies), including specimen labeling and instrument handling
• Obtaining bloodwork and administering medications (injections)
• Providing patient and family teaching
• Supporting post‑surgical care
• Managing charts, patient flow, and general clinic support across both departments
• Collaborating closely with a full‑time MA experienced in gynecologic oncology

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients.

These duties may include but are not limited to:

• The greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room,
• Obtaining medical histories,
• The measurement and recording of vital signs,
• Preparing patients for an examination/procedure,
• Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED: 

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred. 
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred. 
• Ability to problem-solve preferred.
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation

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. 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. 

*Must Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.