Lead-Medical Assistant- Oncology Clinic

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

Lead-Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Lead-Medical Assistant

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at the Moross Road campus, a cornerstone of care for Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. Our location offers a unique blend of community connection, with easy access to lakefront parks, historic architecture, and a convenient commute along the Detroit River corridor. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional healthcare while being deeply rooted in the neighborhoods we serve.

Role Overview

As a Lead-Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by preparing patients for examinations and managing clerical tasks essential to clinic operations. Under the guidance of the Office Supervisor/Manager, you will ensure the smooth functioning of the clinic, stepping into roles such as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant as needed.

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

• Prepare patients for medical examinations and procedures.
• Perform clerical duties to support clinic activities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
• Support the Office Supervisor/Manager in ensuring efficient clinic operations.
• Step into various roles such as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant as assigned.

What You Will Need

Required

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assistant Program, or a formal medical assistant program with a minimum of five years continuous work experience as a Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience.
• Completion of a clinical externship.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.
• Current BLS-C certificate.
• One of the following certifications: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), or NCMA (NCCT).

Preferred specified.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, career growth, and mission-driven work. You¿ll have access to continuous learning opportunities, allowing you to thrive in a supportive and innovative setting.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that¿s transforming healthcare.