New

Medical Assistant - School Based - Highland Park- Full Time

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Highland
Jan 22, 2026
NEW PAYRATES! $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS Job Address: The Ruth Ellis Center , 77 Victor Highland Park, MI 48203 The Ruth Ellis Center is a health center in the department of Henry Ford Pediatrics- School-Base and Community Health Department. It is a school-based linked site. The Ruth Ellis School-Based site offers primary and behavioral healthcare to the pediatric population 3-21 years old including offering services for the LGBTQ youth community. Hours of operations: Monday/ Wednesday: 8:00am- 8:30pm Tues/Thursday: 8:30am-5:30pm Friday : 8am-4:30pm Seeking a Medical Assistant with strong clinical skills who is able to work independently and autonomously. Front desk experience is a bonus, along with the ability to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision. Experience working in Pediatrics, Family Medicine and the Emergency Room is preferred. Seeking experienced Medical Assistants. GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to the Greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room. Obtaining medical histories. The measurement and recording of vital signs. Preparing patients for an examination/procedure. Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 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. Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) preferred. 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. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: School Based Health Program Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable