Medical Assistant Associate

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

We have an opening for an experienced, self-motivated, team orientated Medical Assistant. This hire will be trained as a scribe to assist in faculty clinics. This role will provide skilled support and work collaboratively with faculty and other members of the Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Team.

Responsibilities*

As a Medical Assistant you will function as part of a team to manage patient flow and assist with clinic patient needs. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Obtaining and recording patient information such as vital signs, height and weight.
• Maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Checking in patients for procedures/infusions using MiChart.
• Assisting care providers with procedures, patient transfers and ambulation.
• Preparing patients based on protocols and assisting patients when appropriate.
• Preparing, organizing and maintaining patient rooms with appropriate equipment and supplies at beginning, end of day and between patients.
• Preparing point of care lab testing, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, EKGs, etc.
• Assisting with IV start, etc.
• Administering approved medications per ACS MA delegation guidelines.
• Collaborate with nursing and providers for optimal patient care delivery.
• Maintaining required competencies, actively participating in staff meetings and completing mandatory training.
• Assisting in training new MA staff.

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR current enrollment in, or completion of coursework in a healthcare professional program (e.g., medical school, PA program, nursing program, or related clinical training) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (1 - 3 years).
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical workflows, patient care, and basic medical terminology.

Desired Qualifications*

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA).
• Certification as a Medical Assistant.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings up to 5%
• 75% Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Sign-On Bonus!

Work Schedule

• Days: Monday-Friday
• Hours: 8:30am-5pm
• The above is subject to change based on business needs.

Work Locations

MedSport Sports Medicine at Dominos Farms

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.