Medical Assistant - Part Time - Brighton Area

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.

Responsibilities*

• Clean wound (s) before treatment is administered.
• Perform standard medical laboratory tests, including urinalysis.
• Schedule and refer patients to appointments.
• Respond to general patient inquiries regarding treatment and clinic policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care with outside health agencies.
• Obtain health status and medical history.
• Maintain patient files and records.
• Complete insurance forms and initiate other patient correspondence.
• Arrange for the repair of clinic equipment
• Maintain stock levels and order clinic supplies.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas
  
  
  

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*

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or (RMA).
• Experience working within a large complex health care setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records system.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team setting.
• Communicates effectively and has strong accountability and diversity with multiple roles.
• Demonstrated active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.
• Some office experience is necessary.
  
  
  

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 Schedule

Part Time hours, 32 hours per week, weekday schedule will vary depending on location/clinic.

Must be able to work 32 hours between Monday - Friday schedule, with rotating Saturdays

May be occasional weekends.

Work Locations

This posting is for all part time, Medical Assistant Associate positions within Brighton at Michigan Medicine.

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.