Medical Assistant - Cont - Rheumatology

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 - Cont

 Rheumatology

Job Title

Medical Assistant - Cont

Shift Hours: 

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am to 5 PM

Location/ Address :  

6530 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 

About the Department

Join one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, Henry Ford Medical Group, where we deliver coordinated care across primary and specialty practices throughout the region. Our team is dedicated to collaborative teamwork, providing access to leading clinical resources, and building lasting relationships with patients and communities. As part of Henry Ford Health, you¿ll contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you play a vital role in providing quality and compassionate care to our patients. Under the direct supervision of providers and nursing leadership, you¿ll perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to ensure a seamless patient experience. Your work directly supports physicians and contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of 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 the exam room, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience.
• Take medical histories and measure/record vital signs accurately.
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures, assisting physicians as needed.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in performing a wide variety of ambulatory patient care tasks.
• Utilize basic computer skills to manage patient records and support administrative tasks.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required

Qualifications

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

• 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 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.

• Current BLS-C certificate.
• Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact every day.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our dedicated healthcare team!