Job Summary
Working at Michigan Medicine affords you the opportunity to use your medical assistant skills while connecting with patients in a fast-paced, outpatient environment. This position supports patients by building relationships and performing a wide range of hands-on tasks in various clinical environments ranging from pediatric to adult and geriatrics.
Perks and Benefits:
- Sign-On Bonus!
- 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
Applications to this posting will be considered for openings in the following areas:
- Primary Care (Adult, Pediatric, and Geriatric populations)
- Specialty Pediatrics
- Psychiatry Services
- Neurology
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular
- Dermatology
- And other clinically-based outpatient services
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?
Company Culture:
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. With an abiding commitment to respecting the dignity of every individual, we foster an inclusive workforce in our values and actions. Working here means you're a valued member of the Michigan family where tolerance and acceptance of people of all backgrounds is our highest goal.
Check out this video on what's great about working at Michigan Medicine: https://youtu.be/vsFohjOhVsw
Responsibilities*
Responsibilities could include:
- Room patients and perfomr standard patient intake including vitals
- Assist with minor clinical office procedures
- Performs 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.
- 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.
- Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an equivalent combination of patient care related education and patient care experience
- 0-1 years of patient care experience for an Assistant level
- 1-3 years of patient care experience for an Associate level
- Knowledge of basic Medical Terminology
- Moderate standing/walking, as well as, lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring patient.
Desired Qualifications*
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or (RMA).
- Experience working within a large complex outpatient health care setting.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records system.
Work Schedule
Full Time hours, 40 hours per week, weekday schedule will vary depending on location/clinic.
May be occasional weekends.
Work Locations
Northville and Surrounding Medical Group/Health Center Locations
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.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
