Job Summary
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has an opening for an experienced, self-motivated, team orientated Medical Assistant. This role will be to provide skilled support and work collaboratively with other members of the South Main Orthopaedic Surgery Team
Responsibilities*
This position is located in the South Main Orthopaedic Clinic that supports the Foot/ankle, Podiatry and Hand services. The successful candidate will be required to actively participate in the department?s Lean initiatives, Service Excellence programs, maintain M-learning compliance, specific procedure competencies and knowledge of regulatory agency requirements
This position will include a variety of patient support tasks including but not limited to:
- Entering x-ray/PT orders
- Rooming patients (utilizing an electronic medical record)
- Supporting in-clinic procedures
- Suture/staple removal
- Assist with injections
- Assist with in-clinic procedures
- Casting and splinting
- Wound care
- Stocking rooms
- Perform scheduled infection control maintenance of patient care items and equipment
- Outside imaging processing
- Assist patients with electronic surveys on tablets
- Fitting off the shelf durable medical equipment
- Managing service in baskets
- Completion of paperwork including, but not limited to: FMLA, insurance, workers compensation, work notes, Work Connections, handicap permit forms, etc
- In addition, this position will retrieve prior medical history, print pertinent information for providers as needed
- Other duties as assigned
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).
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
Rotating 8 hour shifts working between the hours of 6:45am ? 5:00pm (may vary dependent upon clinical needs)
Monday ? Friday (with the exception of meetings or coverage when necessary. We utilize flex scheduling to off-set hours worked in excess of 8 hours in any one day)
Work Locations
South Main Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic (offsite) ? 2098 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.