A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
- Obtaining and recording patient information such as vital signs, height and weight.
- Maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Checking in patients for procedures/infusions using MiChart.
- Assisting care providers with procedures, patient transfers and ambulation.
- Preparing patients based on protocols and assisting patients when appropriate.
- Preparing, organizing and maintaining patient rooms with appropriate equipment and supplies at beginning, end of day and between patients.
- Preparing point of care lab testing, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, EKGs, etc.
- Assisting with IV start, etc.
- Administering approved medications per ACS MA delegation guidelines.
- Collaborate with nursing and providers for optimal patient care delivery.
- Maintaining required competencies, actively participating in staff meetings and completing mandatory training.
- Assisting in training new MA staff.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
