Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

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 ensure a seamless patient experience. Your work directly supports healthcare providers in delivering exceptional care, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the clinical practice.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized patient care area.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by the end of orientation.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. (Preferred)
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience. (Preferred)

Qualifications

• 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 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 years.

OR

Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in a clinical medical setting within the past five years.

• Must successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.