Job Summary
This position is located at the Canton Health Center
Working at Michigan Medicine affords you the opportunity to use your medical assistant skills while connecting with patients in a fast-paced, primary care environment. This position supports patients by building relationships and performing a wide variety of hands-on-tasks in various clinical environments ranging from pediatrics to adult and OB/GYN.
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
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.
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
Responsibilities*
- Room patients and perform standard patient intake including vitals
- Perform 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
- Contribute to patient care by assisting providers and other staff as needed with direct patient care activities per clinic routine
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information in written, electronic or unwritten form according to clinic and University Policies
- Demonstrate knowledge of fire/safety and infection control policies and procedures
- Operate and monitor patient care equipment, set up instruments/supplies in exam rooms.
- Maintain stock levels and order supplies as needed
- Maintain patient files and records
- Maintain a safe, clean, and neat work environment in accordance with regulatory agency compliance
- 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
- Current BLS certified through American Heart Association (AHA)
- 1-3 years of experience
- Individual must exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff
- Individual must also adhere to a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact with a diverse population.
- Candidate must be able to work efficiently with a multidisciplinary team, handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Candidate must demonstrate problem solving skills, proficient computer and keyboarding skills, telephone etiquette along with having a history of excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring patients
- Demonstrate active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience within an Ambulatory Care Setting
- Experience with electronic medical records
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures
- Certification as a medical assistant
- Experience working in a large, complex healthcare setting
Work Schedule
40 hours per week, Monday - Saturday, with an evening and weekend hours possible
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.
Additional Information
This posting is currently open only to internal candidates. External candidates may apply to posting 258785.
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.