Job Summary
- To perform and assist with clinical procedures, maintain equipment, perform laboratory procedures and provide direct patient care.
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.), and medication review.
- Obtain medication prior authorizations.
- Set up and assist with procedures.
- Maintain, order, and assemble equipment, as necessary.
- Assist with pre-op clearances.
- Perform EKGs, bladderscan/ultrasound
- Forms completions and inbasket management
- Order clinic equipment and supplies, including medications.
- Maintain stock levels in treatment rooms and exam rooms.
- Escort patients.
- Instruct patients on procedures per written guidelines.
- Assist in sorting and managing the neuro fax server.
- Participate in creating efficient patient flow coordinating with nursing/medical assistant staff and faculty.
- 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)
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 Locations
Taubman Center
Neurology
Floor 1 Reception C
Additional Information
- This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of 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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.