Medical Office Assistant Jobs in Michigan

Medical Office Assistant jobs in Michigan are concentrated in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where major health systems like Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and Sparrow Health System maintain large administrative and clinical support teams. Demand is strongest in multi-specialty outpatient clinics, primary care, and behavioral health practices, with openings ranging from entry-level front desk roles to experienced medical billing and coding specialists. Michigan's dense network of independent physician groups and federally qualified health centers adds consistent hiring volume beyond the big systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles48
Top employerMyMichigan Health
Top cityMidland, MI
Cities hiring32
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Medical Front Office Coordinator- Saginaw
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Medical Front Office Coordinator- Saginaw
WSA
Saginaw, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Medical Assistant / Front office
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Medical Assistant / Front office
University Pain Clinic
Detroit, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$16 - $20/hr
On-Site
BLS Certification

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Medical Office Assistant/Concierge Medicine
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Medical Office Assistant/Concierge Medicine
longevity health institute
Bingham Farms, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
On-Site

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Medical Office Coordinator
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Medical Office Coordinator
OptiMed Pharmacy
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification

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Medical Secretary and Biller for Psychiatry Office
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Medical Secretary and Biller for Psychiatry Office
Mental Health Clinic
Portage, Michigan
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$19 - $21/hr
On-Site
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification

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Medical Office Assistant Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Midland
6 jobs
Detroit
4 jobs
Alma
3 jobs
Alpena
3 jobs
Saginaw
3 jobs
Kalamazoo
2 jobs
Big Rapids
2 jobs
Troy
1 job
Flint
1 job

Medical Office Assistant Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • MyMichigan Health15
  • Family Health Care3
  • Tenet Healthcare2
  • Binson's Medical Equipment & Supplies2
  • Adrian Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Agriculture & Farming

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical office assistant jobs across Michigan.

  • High school diploma or GED recognized by the state of Michigan
  • Certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant or equivalent credential
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Experience scheduling patients, verifying insurance, and processing prior authorizations
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology and basic ICD-10 and CPT coding
  • Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and handle confidential patient information

Medical Office Assistant Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical office assistant in Michigan?

Michigan does not require a state-issued license to work as a medical office assistant, so the path starts with completing a certificate or associate degree program in medical office administration or a related field from a community college such as Lansing Community College or Grand Rapids Community College. Most Michigan employers prefer candidates who hold a nationally recognized credential like the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential. Completing an externship at a Michigan clinic or physician group during your program is the most reliable way to convert training into a first hire.

Which companies hire medical office assistants in Michigan?

Michigan medical office assistant roles are posted by MyMichigan Health, Family Health Care, and Tenet Healthcare and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, independent physician networks, and federally qualified health centers across metro Detroit and West Michigan are among the most consistent sources of openings throughout the year.

Which Michigan cities have the most medical office assistant jobs?

Midland, Detroit, and Alma have the most medical office assistant openings in Michigan right now. Detroit dominates due to the concentration of large health systems and specialty practices in the metro, while Grand Rapids draws strong hiring from the Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute and a growing outpatient corridor, and Lansing reflects steady demand from state-government-adjacent clinics and Sparrow Health's outpatient network.

Are there remote medical office assistant jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of medical office assistant openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that most tasks, such as rooming patients and handling in-person check-in, require on-site presence. The portions of the role most likely to appear in remote or hybrid postings are medical billing, insurance verification, and prior authorization work.

How can I get hired as a medical office assistant in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing an externship or practicum through a Michigan community college program and converting that placement into a full-time offer. Henry Ford Health and the Trinity Health Michigan network both hire new graduates into front desk and patient services associate roles that treat clinical externship hours as equivalent to direct work experience. Lateral moves from patient care technician, pharmacy technician, or medical receptionist positions are common entry points at Michigan physician groups. Holding the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential, even without work experience, consistently moves candidates past initial screening at Michigan outpatient and multi-specialty practices.

Where can I find and apply to medical office assistant jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to medical office assistant jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across health systems, outpatient clinics, and physician groups. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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