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Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Full Time - Days

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Washington Township
Jun 25, 2025

Medical Assistant - Orthopedic - Days

$2,000 Sign on Bonus

While many wounds heal naturally, others require specialized care and can be highly resistant to traditional therapies. Chronic non-healing wounds can lead to life-threatening infection and limb loss. Henry Ford Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at the Chesterfield health center offers advanced care and education relating to serious wounds caused by a medical condition, injury, radiation therapy, surgery, or impaired blood flow in the limbs.

By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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:



  • Greeting and escorting 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.



SHIFT DETAILS: Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LOCATION: 12150 30 Mile Road Ste 105 Washington Township, MI 48095

STATUS: Full Time

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.


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 Macomb Hospital
  • Department: Orthopedic Med - HFMHC Wash Tp
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Union Code: Not Applicable

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