Medical Assistant, Family Practice
Henry Ford Health
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- Patient careCPR / BLSEHR / EMR
- Work
- On-site in Wyandotte
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care93%CPR / BLS56%EHR / EMR47%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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Job Title
Medical Assistant - Family Practice
About the Department
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. Under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you’ll perform administrative and clinical tasks to support patient care, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for every individual who walks through our doors.
What You Will Do
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, 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 efficient operation of the clinical practice.
Qualifications
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 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 a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years, OR
- Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
- 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.