Medical Assistant-Family Medicine
- Full-time
Company Description
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 team at Providence Hospitals, a respected network within Henry Ford Health, serving communities across Oakland County. Our hospitals blend advanced specialty care with deep local roots, offering convenient suburban locations, excellent amenities, and strong community connections. As part of Henry Ford Health, you¿ll contribute to a legacy of excellence in patient care and innovation.
Role Overview
As a Medical Assistant, you¿ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate and quality care to patients under the supervision of providers and nursing leadership. Your work will directly support healthcare providers in ensuring smooth and efficient patient examinations and procedures, making a meaningful impact on patient experiences.
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 patient medical histories accurately.
- Measure and document vital signs as part of patient assessments.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and readiness.
- Assist providers during examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient care delivery.
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 equivalent experience as outlined in the job description.
- Current BLS-C certification upon hire or successful completion by the 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 culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a difference in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team that¿s transforming healthcare.
By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply