Who We Are
The Brighton Center for Specialty Care is one of the newer University of Michigan Ambulatory Care facility dedicated to providing high quality health care services for adults and children. The 2-story facility is located at 7500 Challis in Brighton, MI. We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-focused individuals who will share in the goal of crafting the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees.
You will play an integral role within our institution and are important to delivering the highest quality service to patients and their loved ones. We are eager to assist you in becoming a well-rounded employee and individual, and to help you advance in your career. Don?t hesitate - join our team today and help us provide remarkable assistance to our patients in the Brighton area.
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
- Growth opportunities to higher seniority positions.
- Management that provides quality training and direction.
- Direct communication and partnership with Nurse Practitioners and Physicians.
- Potential exposure to many Specialty Care Departments.
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*
Please note, this position primarily focuses on supporting the Pediatric Suite but may be asked to support other areas as needed.
Our Pediatric Specialty Medical Assistants are essential for the care of our patients. We are searching for someone who has a passion for caring for others. In this role you will perform patient intake, patient preparation for procedures, and medication administration. You will also take vital signs, review and update patient information, administer injections, perform EKGs, collect specimens, sterilize and clean equipment, stock supplies, and set up instruments and supplies in exam and treatment rooms.
Below is a list of the current service lines within the Pediatric Specialty Suite. You will be trained to support all of them.
- Adolescent Medicine
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- General Surgery
- Hepatology
- Neurology
- OB/GYN
- Pulmonary
- Rheumatology
- Sleep Clinic
- Urology
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*
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or (RMA).
- Experience working within a large, complex health care setting.
- Familiarity with UMHS electronic medical record systems.
- Experience working with children.
- 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
The facility is open 7:00 AM ? 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00AM ? 4:00PM on Saturday. We are flexible in scheduling, and request that you are also flexible in working various shifts.
Additional Information
You will be trained on site by one of our tenured Medical Assistants.
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.