Medical Assistant - Occupational Health

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

About the Department

Join the Community Care Services team at Henry Ford Health, where we are dedicated to expanding access to care through community-based programs. Our mission is to meet patients where they are, connecting them with essential health resources, support services, and care coordination. From home health care to hospice services, we make a meaningful impact across diverse populations, ensuring that every individual receives the compassionate care they deserve.

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering quality and compassionate care to our patients. Working under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you will perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to support patient care. Your contributions will directly enhance the patient experience and ensure the smooth operation of our clinical services.

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 the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable environment.
• Obtain and record accurate medical histories to support patient care.
• Measure and document vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring they are informed and at ease.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient and effective care delivery.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration and growth, where you can advance your career while contributing to our mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and communities.

Join Our Team

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED: 

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• 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.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation

Additional Requirements: 

• 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 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. 

*Must Successfully complete all components of Ambulatory orientation as defined by Henry Ford Health.