Medical Assistant – Administrative Focus
Henry Ford Health – St. John Hospital, Detroit
Monday – Friday | Day Shift 8AM-4:30PM | No Weekends

Position Summary

Join the Henry Ford Health team and play an essential role in supporting our providers and patients. This Medical Assistant position is primarily focused on administrative medical assisting tasks—making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys patient communication, coordination, and keeping things organized. You’ll be the connection between patients and providers, ensuring smooth communication, timely follow-up, and accurate documentation while also assisting with occasional clinical support.

What You’ll Do

Support providers with patient communication, inbox requests, and follow-up.
Document provider encounters, diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions.
Transcribe patient orders (labs, radiology, medications).
Interview patients, record vital signs, and update medical charts as needed.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient visits.
Perform basic clerical tasks including answering phones, maintaining records, and filing.
Order and stock supplies to maintain a clean, organized environment.

What We’re Looking For

A team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
Someone who enjoys an administrative/clerical focus but is comfortable assisting with clinical duties when needed.
A Medical Assistant who takes pride in supporting providers and delivering an excellent patient experience.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Monday–Friday daytime schedule (no evenings or weekends!)
A balanced role with more administrative/communication responsibilities
Work alongside a supportive team at a trusted healthcare system

You’ll be the connection between patients and providers, ensuring smooth communication, timely follow-up, and accurate documentation while also assisting with occasional clinical support.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES REQUIRED:  

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Any issuing authority accepted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:     

Excellent Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital Department: Research Cardiology Series 001 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable