Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant - Family Practice

$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Shift Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location:

2070 Biddle, Suite 2, Wyandotte, MI 48192

About the Department

Join the team at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, a cornerstone of the Downriver community since 1926. Our hospital blends small-town connection with the resources of a large health system, offering compassionate care to our neighbors. Located on the Detroit River, our historic facility provides easy access to riverfront parks, marinas, and waterfront dining, all just minutes from your shift. Be part of a team that values community, history, and excellence in healthcare.

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering quality and compassionate care to our patients. Working under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you’ll perform administrative and clinical tasks to ensure a seamless patient experience. Your contributions will directly support providers during examinations and procedures, making a meaningful impact on patient care.

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 exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers during clinical procedures and examinations.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the clinical team and patient care.

Qualifications

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 within the past five years, or
• Military-trained medical personnel with one year of clinical experience within the past five years.
• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, you’ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with dedicated professionals, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a learning environment where you can develop your skills and make a lasting impact on patient care.