Medical Assistant, Pediatrics
Henry Ford Health
Sterling Heights, MI3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- OperationsCPR / BLS
- Nice to have
- Patient careEHR / EMR
- Work
- On-site in Sterling Heights
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care93%CPR / BLS56%EHR / EMR47%Operations34%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
Part-Time (20Hrs)/Days
Lakeside Medical Center - Sterling Heights, MI
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist patients upon arrival
- Obtain and record patient medical histories and vital signs
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams
- Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician
- Perform basic lab tests and collect/prep lab specimens
- Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records
- Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and handle patient correspondence
- Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of medical instruments and exam rooms
- Provide patient education and instructions on medical procedures or care
- Assist in minor surgical procedures and wound care
- Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality
Requirements & Tech Stack
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.
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 five (5) years 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.
Certifications/Licensures
- Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.