How to Apply
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended
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
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.
Responsibilities*
This position is located in the South Main Orthopaedic Clinic that supports the Foot/ankle 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*
- Graduation from a Medical Assistant program OR equivalent combination of 0-1 year's experience and education.
- Must possess High School Diploma or GED
- 1-3 years of experience
Assistant Level:
- 0-1 years of experience
Desired Qualifications*
- Previous experience working with MiChart/Epic care/Cadence as well as knowledge of University policies and procedures is helpful.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, superior customer service, an exemplary attendance record, the ability to manage stress effectively, a superior work ethic and handle multiple responsibilities.
- The candidate must be proficient using the Microsoft suite products with a typing speed of 50 wpm.
Work Schedule
- Rotating 8 hour shifts working between the hours of 6:30am - 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)
- May be expected to cover other locations on an as needed basis.
Work Locations
South Main Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic (offsite) 2098 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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
University of Michigan Health System 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
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.