Medical Assistant

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Providence Hospitals, a respected network within Henry Ford Health, serving communities across Oakland County. Our hospitals offer advanced specialty care with deep local roots, combining the strength of a leading health system with convenient suburban locations, excellent amenities, and strong community connections. Be part of a team that delivers compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to patients under the direct supervision of providers and nursing leadership. Your administrative and clinical tasks will support the healthcare team in delivering exceptional patient experiences, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in the ambulatory care 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 the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience.
• Obtain and document accurate medical histories to support patient care.
• Measure and record vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers during these processes.
• Perform a variety of clinical tasks to support ambulatory 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 without externship but with one year of clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years, or current professionally recognized Medical Assistant Certification with one year of experience, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Paramedic/EMT with one year of clinical experience, or military-trained medical personnel with one year of clinical experience.
• 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

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative, mission-driven work and continuous learning opportunities. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.

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