Medical Assistant /Associate (Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center) - Brighton Center for Specialty

Job TitleMedical AssistantJob DescriptionFunction as part of a team to manage patient flow in a fast paced, outpatient clinic setting. Duties included but are not limited to the following: taking vitals, accurately updating medications and other information in the electronic medical record, prepping patient and physicians for procedures, and maintaining clinic flow.Functions to support the providers and patients for all clinic visits within the Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center which include Back & Pain, Neurology Pain, NeuroSport, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery- Adult and Pediatric, PM&R? Adult and Pediatric, Rheumatology.Provide direct patient care including intake, suture removal, wound care, casting and bracing as directed by providers.Set up and assist in complex procedures, requiring knowledge of complex and varied equipment including procedures such as injection, reduction, pin removals, hand procedure, Ultrasound, Tenex.Provides routine but complex instructions for patient procedures and treatments, according to unit guidelines and as delegated by providers and nurses.Coordinates clinical services provided to patients, radiology imaging and tests, blood draws and lab routing of lab specimens.Provider support for provider video visits, which includes, reminder calls, portal assistance, intake, obtaining medical records and imaging needed for provider.Assistance and back up to PSA Nurse assist's in basket for messages from patients through the portal, providers, nurses, and MAs.Assist providers with patient letter and form completion.Maintaining, ordering, and stocking supplies for exam rooms.Ensuring appropriate infection control protocol is followed.Properly managing equipment to ensure it is well-maintained and ready-for-use.Problem-solve issues related to the retrieval of medical information.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDCompletion 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 QualificationsCertification 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.Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team settingCommunicates effectivelyDemonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skillsExcellent attendance historyWork ScheduleThe facility is open 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday. We are flexible in scheduling, and request that you are also flexible in working various shifts.Additional InformationThis posting is currently open only to internal candidates. External candidates may apply at Job IDs 258780, 258781, or 258782. You will be trained on site by one of our tenured Medical Assistants.Union AffiliationThis 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 ScreeningMichigan 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 DeadlineJob 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.U-M EEO StatementThe 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.