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Henry Ford Health System Medical Assistant Apprentice Program - Henry Ford Jackson (Contingent) in Jackson, Michigan

Program Duration: January 2025 - December 2025

Are you passionate about helping others and interested in a career in healthcare? Join theHenry Ford Health Medical Assistant Apprenticeship, a unique 12-month program designed to provide you with paid on-the-job training and academic support as you work towards becoming a Registered Medical Assistant.

Position Overview:

As a Medical Assistant Apprentice, you will work under the direct supervision of a mentor to provide quality and compassionate care to patients. Key responsibilities include:

  • Greeting and escorting patients to exam rooms.

  • Measuring and recording height, weight, and other vitals.

  • Demonstrating competency with computerized charting systems such as EPIC.

  • Assisting clinical staff with patient care.

This apprenticeship allows you to gain hands-on experience in both outpatient/ambulatory clinics and inpatient settings at the Main Hospital Campus, preparing you for a rewarding career in healthcare.

Program Details:

  • Work Schedule:16 hours per week at a Henry Ford Health clinic.

  • Academic Support:Attend Medical Assistant courses at Jackson College.

  • Tuition:Fully covered by Henry Ford Health.

  • Additional Support:Michigan Works! may provide assistance with books and scrubs to eligible participants.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

  • Enrollment to an accredited ABHES or CAAHEP Medical Assistant Program.

  • Agree to obtain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate through the Henry Ford Medical Group’s education department.

  • Outstanding attendance and commitment to both work and academic responsibilities.

Commitment:

Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam. In return for this unique opportunity, you will be required to commit to working full-time with Henry Ford Health for two years.

Apply Todayto take the first step toward a fulfilling career in healthcare and gain valuable, real-world experience while continuing your education!

Additional Information

  • Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

  • Department: Clinical Resource Team

  • Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

  • Shift: Variable

  • Union Code: Not Applicable

    Additional Details

    This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

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. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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