Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant - Part Time

Job Summary

Working at Michigan Medicine affords you the opportunity to excel in specialty, surgical, and other complex and fast-paced outpatient clinical settings. If you have and enjoy using surgical and procedure-based skills, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Perks and Benefits:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities to higher seniority positions
• Management that provides quality training and direction

Applications to this posting will be considered for openings in the following areas:

• Primary Care (Adult, Pediatric, and Geriatric populations) and other clinically-based outpatient services
• Specialty Pediatrics
• Psychiatry Services
• Neurology
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular
• Dermatology
• Orthopedics 
• Physical Medicine & Rehab (PM&R)
• Adult Medical & Surgical Specialties (i.e. Allergy, Surgery, Urology, and more)

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.

Responsibilities*

• Clean wound (s) before treatment is administered.
• Perform standard medical laboratory tests, including urinalysis.
• Schedule and refer patients to appointments.
• Respond to general patient inquiries regarding treatment and clinic policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care with outside health agencies.
• Obtain health status and medical history.
• Maintain patient files and records.
• Complete insurance forms and initiate other patient correspondence.
• Arrange for the repair of clinic equipment
• Maintain stock levels and order clinic supplies.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology. 
• Moderate standing/walking, as well as, lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients. 

• 1-3 years of experience

Assistant Level:

• 0-1 years of experience
• Some office experience

Desired Qualifications*

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or (RMA).
• Experience working within a large complex health care setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records system.
• Ability to walk long distances throughout the hospital daily and frequently.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work  well with a team setting.
• Communicates effectively and has strong accountability and diversity with multiple roles.
• Demonstrated active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills. 

Work Schedule

Part Time hours, 20 hours per week, weekday schedule will vary depending on location/clinic. 

Must be able to work 20 hours between Monday - Friday schedule.

May be occasional weekends.

Work Locations

This posting is for all part time, Medical Assistant/Associate positions within Michigan Medicine.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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.