Certified Medical Assistant
Company: Black Family Development Inc
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: AGENCY OVERVIEW
Centers For Family Development, Inc. (CFDI) is a private,
non-profit comprehensive family counseling agency that was
originally established in 1978 as Black Family Development, Inc.
(BFDI) by the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black
Social Workers (DNABSW). By establishing CFDI as a family
counseling agency, DABSW sought to promote and provide quality
community-aligned social work services in Detroit. Since that time,
CFDI has grown to accommodate the increasing demand for a variety
of specialized family-focused counseling and services in the
community. CFDI’s programming includes early childhood resources
and literacy development, a 3-tiered juvenile justice service
array, mental health prevention and treatment, substance use
disorder prevention and treatment, R.E.A.L Brothers supportive
resources, school-based intervention, and trauma-informed care.
Most importantly, our staff are heroes who strive to match passion
for service with equal parts best practice to partner with families
to achieve their goals. Requirements: GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), under the direct supervision of
the Office Manager (Nurse) and guided by Black Family Development’s
mission, vision, and values, assists with performing day-to-day
integrated health services for the Certified Community Behavioral
Health Clinic. General responsibilities include, but are not
limited to: · Assists with the completion of the assessment process
for clients, including but not limited to medical/social/family
history, medication list/reconciliation, and vital signs as
applicable · Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection
control while obtaining clients’ vitals and performing patient
assessments · Maintains examination and treatment areas prior to
and after client visits · Implements current procedural terminology
and coding during patient contact and when documenting · Assists
clinical team with examinations and assessments · Administers
medical and psychiatric screenings as needed and follows up with
clients’ results · Performs ancillary testing and tasks as ordered
or calls medical facility or department to schedule client for
tests · Collaborates with team to address psychosocial, cultural,
ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of clients and family ·
Communicates effectively with the healthcare team regarding
client’s physical and mental condition(s) · Educates the community
and clients on health issues to increase health literacy · Performs
related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: · A high school diploma
is required · Completion of a Medical Assistant training program
from an accredited college or university is required ·
Certification through Certifying Board of the American Association
of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is required · Experience with
providing care in a physical health or behavioral health care
environment is required · Experience charting in an EMR is
preferred · Experience auditing in a medical or human service
industry is preferred · Ability to collect and analyze data to
establish and draw conclusions · Experience interpreting and
applying agency program service and accreditation – related policy
standards in reviewing agency wide services for compliance at
various agency locations · Written and verbal communication skills
to effectively interact with customers · Excellent organizational
and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks ·
Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy · Proficient in Microsoft Suite
· Maintains professional development education and training to
maintain licensure · Ability to represent the organization
internally and externally to support agency business activities
with the highest level of professionalism · Must have a kind,
patient, and empathetic personality as well as a commitment to
providing clients with the best possible care · Team player with a
strong work ethic and the willingness to help where and when it is
needed · Up to date CPR and first aid certification · Adheres to
professional code of ethics
Keywords: Black Family Development Inc, Canton , Certified Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Detroit, Michigan
