Job Summary
Working at Michigan Medicine affords you the opportunity to use your medical assistant skills while connecting with patients in a fast-paced, outpatient environment. This position supports patients by building relationships and performing a wide range of hands-on tasks in various clinical environments ranging from pediatric to adult and geriatrics.
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:
- Pediatric Medical Specialty Clinic
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*
- Room patients and perform standard patient intake including vitals
- Assist with minor clinical office procedures
- Performs standard medical laboratory/Point of Care (POC) testing.
- Administer medications/immunizations, injections as directed
- Respond to general patient inquiries regarding treatment and clinic policies and procedures.
- Coordinate patient care with outside health agencies.
- May complete general administrative duties as assigned including; Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Disability and Return to Work forms, Electronic Medical Record in-basket messages, etc.
- Complete other clinical and non-clinical duties as assigned.
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 outpatient health care setting.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records system.
Work Schedule
Full Time hours, 40 hours per week, weekday schedule will vary depending on location/clinic.
Work Locations
Ann Arbor
The candidate selected for this position will be expected to provide onsite coverage at a clinic located in Lansing, Michigan, as needed. This may include occasional travel to the site to support operational needs, patient care, or staffing coverage. Flexibility and willingness to work in a dynamic clinical environment are essential.
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.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
This posting is currently open only to internal candidates. External candidates may apply at Job IDs 258780, 258781, or 258782.
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.