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.

Medical Assistant Apprentice - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Assistant Apprentice

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 be part of a network committed to excellence in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Role Overview

** This posting is for those students already enrolled in a ABHES or CAAHEP accredited Medical Assistant program at Henry Ford College, Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, OR Schoolcraft College.

Henry Ford health Medical Assistant Apprenticeship is a 10-month program where you are Henry Ford Health employee and will be working at a Henry Ford ambulatory clinic 16 hours a week. While gaining on the job training experience you will also be attending school full-time to obtain your Medical Assistant Certificate. Henry Ford Health will pay for your tuition and fees for a return of TWO YEARs employment. You must maintain great attendance, grades and pass your CMA exam.

Partnership with MiWorks, Henry Ford College, Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, and Schoolcraft College.

What are the requirements?

• 18 years or older
• High School Diploma
• Criminal Background Check
• Pass pre-employment health
  screenings.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the mentor, performs a variety of duties to assist in providing quality and compassionate care to patients.

These duties include:

• The greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room and the measurement and recording of height and weight.
• Demonstrate competency with computerized charting systems such as EPIC.
• Attend and complete an ABHES or CAAHEP accredited Medical Assistant program and demonstrate outstanding attendance while at both at work and college.

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 patients and escort them to exam rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Measure and record patients' height and weight accurately.
• Demonstrate competency with computerized charting systems such as EPIC.
• Attend and complete an ABHES or CAAHEP accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Maintain outstanding attendance at both work and college.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Enrolled in an accredited ABHES or CAAHEP Medical Assistant Program.
• Agree to obtain Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate through HFMG education department.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we offer opportunities for career growth, collaborative teamwork, and mission-driven work. You¿ll have access to learning opportunities that empower you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while advancing your professional development.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to start your journey with Henry Ford Health!