Medical Assistant - 40 Hours - Oncology - Days

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Oct 19, 2025
Medical Assistant - Oncology - 40 Hours - Days $2,000 Sign on Bonus (for eligible candidates) Eligible for Full Time Benefits Shift: Days Location: Henry Ford Cancer - Oncology Department at Fairlane - Dearborn GENERALSUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, yhe 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 REQUIRED: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 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 PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a patient care setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases. Manual dexterity required to complete performance of duties. Walks, stands, stoops, and may require some heavy lifting of patients and/or equipment. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: Oncology-Fairlane Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable