Medical Assistant/Associate (Adult Multispecialty) – Brighton Center for Specialty Care (Internal Applicants Only)

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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.

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 brand new 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities*

Our Adult 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 intakes, 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. In addition, you will assist with the in-basket, fax server and forms management.

Below is a list of the departments within the Adult Specialty Suite. While there will be main areas you will support on a daily basis, you may be asked to help support any of the other departments if needed.

• Allergy
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Hepatology
• Infectious Disease
• MEND (Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes)
• MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery)
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• OB/Gyn
• Plastic Surgery
• Podiatry
• Pre-Op
• Pulmonary
• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Sleep Clinic
• Urology
• Vascular Surgery

Required Qualifications*

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and 0-1 years of experience.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Moderate standing/walking, as well as, lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring patients.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting.
• Communicates effectively.
• Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.

At the MA Associate level:

• 1 – 3 years of experience

At the MA level:

• 0-1 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience working within a large, complex health care setting.
• Familiarity with UMHS electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Work Schedule

The facility is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. We are flexible in scheduling, and request that you are also flexible in working various shifts.

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 filled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This posting is currently open only to internal candidates.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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