Medical Assistant Associate

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Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System 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

  • Assist in the delivery of direct patient care, supporting providers in a complex, multiple physicians practice in an adult Urology Clinic in the Taubman Center which is an ambulatory care setting. 
  • Cooperatively manage patient flow, perform routine laboratory support services; perform and assist in urological procedures; maintain equipment; order and stock supplies; maintain orderly clinic environment; provide direct patient care as assigned by the Registered Nurse/and or Provider.  
  • Use electronic medical record (EMR), MiChart, to complete patient intake, enter point of care orders, enter point of care results, etc. 
  • Functional supervision received from Medical Assistant Senior, MA-Supervisor.
  • Administrative management received from ACU Administrative Manager.

Responsibilities*

  • Perform patient intake including taking patient vitals and recording the following in our electronic medical record: chief complaint, vitals, patient history: including medical, surgical, family, social (specifically including smoking history, packs per day, etc.) menses status (when applicable), medication reconciliation, allergies, and entry of point of care testing orders as assigned
  • Obtain medication prior authorizations
  • Enter point of care testing results into MiChart 
  • Set up and assist in urological procedures i.e. Cystoscopies, Prostate Biopsies, Penile dopplers, etc.
  • Perform urological procedures i.e. Cystometrograms, Leak Point Pressure, Uroflow, Pressure Flows, Bladder Scanning, Urinalysis, Bladder Irrigation
  • Maintain, order, and assemble equipment as necessary
  • Order clinic equipment and supplies, including medications
  • Maintain stock levels in treatment rooms and exam rooms
  • Prepare and prep patients for procedures
  • Escort patients
  • Instruct patients on procedures per written guidelines
  • Provide clinic assistance by taking vital signs, drawing blood, preparing specimens and assisting patients
  • Maintain Urology Lab
  • Other duties as assigned

 

 

Required Qualifications*

  • We require that you have a high school diploma or GED
  • Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and 0-1 years of experience.
  • Basic Medical Terminology 
  • Moderate standing/walking, as well as, lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring patients. 
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting.
  • Communicate effectively.

  • Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Certification as a Medical Assistant  
  • Experience working within a large, complex health care setting.
  • Familiarity with UMHS electronic medical record systems.
  • Knowledge of University policies and procedures. 

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

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.

Work Schedule

Base schedule is Monday-Friday, day shift. 

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

You will be required to do some moderate standing and walking, as well as lift, position, push, and/or transfer patients.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.