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.
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery has an opening for an experienced, self-motivated, team orientated Medical Assistant/Scribe. This role will be to provide skilled support and work collaboratively with faculty and other members of the Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing an accurate and detailed description of a patient encounter in the provider’s words in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Facilitate diagnostic tests and referrals to medical specialists. This position will retrieve existing information from the patient’s chart, as well as prior medical history and print pertinent information for providers. Supplies or instruments will need to be retrieved, as requested by the provider. This position will also entail patient rooming, assisting with in office procedures, and escorting patients to other areas within the clinic when needed.
The successful candidate will be required to actively participate in the department’s Lean initiatives, Service Excellence programs, maintain M-learning compliance, specific procedure competencies and knowledge of regulatory agency requirements.
The preferred candidate will have demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills, superior customer service, an exemplary attendance record, the ability to manage stress effectively, a superior work ethic and handle multiple responsibilities. The candidate must be proficient using the Microsoft suite products.
Previous Orthopaedic experience is helpful. Previous experience working with MiChart/Epic care /Cadence as well as knowledge of University policies and procedures is helpful.
Monday – Friday 8 hour shifts, clinic hours of operation at 7am-7pm
This position may be filled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
University of Michigan Health System 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.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.