Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant

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Job Summary

The Cardiac Cath Lab Section of the Cardiac Procedures Unit is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join its established team. This position is located in the Cardiovascular Center.

Responsibilities*

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Clean Labs between cases; wiping all horizontal surfaces, frequently touched surface, the OR Table, removing trash and linen and Mop the floors
  • OR Clean each night in all 7 EP Labs and Hybrid OR.
  • Clean equipment between cases; remove equipment not needed for next case and store appropriately.
  • Manage stretchers and beds in the EP Hallway, ensuring halls have safe passage.
  • Stocking gowns, sterile gloves and scrub packs at the scrub sinks in both cores
  • Stocking linens, gloves and supplies in the labs
  • Taking explanted devices and leads from the dirty room in core B upstairs to pathology
  • Preparing surgical instruments for sterile processing and taking them upstairs for sterilization
  • Bringing down sterilized instruments from upstairs
  • Checking expiration dates on products in the Cores and the Labs
  • Making sure all printers have paper in them
  • Keep the counters in the control rooms clean and organized
  • Help keep all lead organized and hung up appropriately
  • Keep supply rooms clean and organized
  • Pull supplies for cases
  • Empty paper Recycle bins
  • Act as a runner, pick up drop off blood, labs, etc
  • Retrieve patient from lobby
  • Obtain Weight/Vital Signs
  • Change patient into gown/Orient to room and process
  • Clip hair from operative sites/CHG Wipes
  • Turn room around for next patient
  • Keep room stocked with monitoring supplies
  • Retrieve stretcher for next patient in room/Remake stretcher for next patient if returned by Core MA
  • Bring Family to Prep/Place belongings in Lockers
  • Transport RHC back to IP floors
  • Assist nursing staff in preparing patient for surgery including lifting, positioning, prepping and additional duties as directed by the circulating nurse or manager.
  • Assist with transportation of patients as needed including retrieval of beds and stretchers, transport patient from unit to O.R. as needed

Required Qualifications*

  • High School diploma or GED. 
  • Medical Assistant Level: Graduation from a medical assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Medical Assistant Associate Level: Graduation from a MA program or equivalent combination of education and 1-3 years experience. 
  • 1-2 years of recent experience as a Nurse Aide/ICU Tech in a hospital setting. 
  • Some office experience.
  • Vocational training in Health Care of College level courses in Health Care.
  • Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.
  • Adhere to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, and consistently sharing information and resources with others
  • Ability to work independently in an ever-changing and potentially stressful environment 
  • Demonstrate dependability, initiative, ability to prioritize, and ability to accept direction
  • Proven ability to work as a member of a team and be self-directed.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent attendance record

Desired Qualifications*

  • Certification as an EMT, CNA or MA preferred.
  • Previous Experience in a hospital setting as Medical Assistant, Housekeeping/Environmental Management Patient Transporter or equivalent experience

Work Schedule

Full Time: 40 hours, Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

We, the staff and faculty of the U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation, and Commitment to Excellence.

Each CVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member. The CVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Cardiovascular Centers philosophy and culture:

http://www.med.umich.edu/cvc/cvcpotentialteam.pdf

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.