A busy orthopedic surgery practice within the DMC Medical Group network in Farmington Hills, Michigan is adding a Medical Assistant to its clinical team. DMC Medical Group is a primary and specialty care network partnered with the Detroit Medical Center — an organization with more than 150 years of medical excellence serving metropolitan Detroit and southeastern Michigan. This is a direct patient-care role supporting orthopedic physicians with the full scope of clinical and administrative MA duties, and it comes with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Perks and Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Orthopedic surgery specialty practice embedded within the DMC Medical Group network — a regional leader in primary and specialty care across greater Detroit and southeastern Michigan
- Direct patient care responsibilities: vital signs, patient history, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation
- Medication administration duties include oral medications, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, and venipuncture
- Laboratory responsibilities encompass both CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived testing
- Physician procedure support: equipment preparation and hands-on assistance during exams, treatments, and orthopedic procedures
- Coordination responsibilities include arranging specialist consultations, ordering diagnostic testing, and managing insurance pre-certification for surgeries and procedures
- Exam room management: instrument cleaning, sterilization, storage, room stocking, and supply inventory
- Front-desk collaboration: phone coverage, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing
- All clinical documentation completed in the patient medical record per practice charting policy
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program required — or three years of relevant healthcare work experience accepted in lieu of a diploma; current MA certification also satisfies the requirement
- Preferred: MA diploma from an accredited school plus at least one year of relevant clinical experience
- Preferred: Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)
- CPR/BLS certification required at time of hire
- Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local vaccination requirements; proof of full vaccination or an approved religious or medical exemption required prior to start date
About the Community
Farmington Hills is one of Oakland County's most desirable communities — consistently ranked among the safest and most livable cities in Michigan, with highly rated public schools, abundant parks, and a strong local restaurant and retail scene. Situated roughly 25 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, residents enjoy easy access to the cultural, sports, and entertainment offerings of a major metropolitan area while living in a quieter suburban setting. The broader southeastern Michigan region offers four-season recreation, affordable housing relative to comparable metro markets, and a tight-knit professional healthcare community anchored by the Detroit Medical Center network.