A Medical Assistant with orthopedic specialty experience is needed to join a physician-led outpatient practice in Dearborn, Michigan, operating within the DMC Medical Group network — a regional system with more than 150 years of clinical history serving metropolitan Detroit and southeastern Michigan. This is a direct patient-care role embedded in an orthopedic surgery practice, supporting physicians through the full clinical encounter from rooming through procedure assistance and care coordination. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires.
Perks and Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires
- 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 within the DMC Medical Group network, affiliated with the Detroit Medical Center
- Outpatient medical office setting with direct physician support across exams, treatments, and procedures
- Clinical responsibilities include vital signs, patient history, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation
- Medication administration duties: oral medications, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
- Phlebotomy (venipuncture) and both CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived laboratory testing performed in-office
- Instrument cleaning, sterilization, and storage; exam room stocking and medical supply inventory management
- Care coordination responsibilities: specialist referrals, diagnostic appointment scheduling, and insurance pre-certification for surgeries and ordered tests
- Front-desk support functions including phone management, patient check-out, and referral processing
- Part of a broad primary and specialty care network spanning greater Detroit and southeastern Michigan
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program required; three years of relevant healthcare work experience accepted in lieu of diploma; current Medical Assistant certification also satisfies the requirement
- Preferred: MA diploma from an accredited school plus a minimum of one year of relevant clinical experience
- CPR/BLS certification required
- Medical Assistant certification preferred (not required if diploma or experience requirement is met)
- Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local vaccination requirements; proof of full vaccination or approved religious/medical exemption required prior to start date
About the Community
Dearborn sits immediately west of Detroit in Wayne County, offering the amenities of a major metropolitan area with a more manageable cost of living than the city core. The area is home to world-class cultural institutions — including The Henry Ford museum and Greenfield Village — alongside a diverse dining scene, strong public and private school options, and easy freeway access throughout southeastern Michigan. For clinicians relocating to the region, Dearborn provides a stable, affordable base with the full professional and recreational resources of the greater Detroit metro at arm's reach.