Medical Assistant (TEMP)

Company: University Of Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

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How to Apply

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.

Job Summary

The Domino's Farm Medical Dermatology ACU is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-focused individual to join our team and provide direct patient care. This may include performing and assisting with clinical procedures, maintaining equipment, and performing laboratory procedures.

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*

MA duties include, 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.
• 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.
• Assist with complex procedures, requiring knowledge of varied equipment. Various tests and procedures. Perform complex specimen collections.
• Provide routine but complex instructions for patient procedures and treatments as delegated by providers and nurses.
• Provide care for patients scheduled on MA schedule (e.g. suture removals).
• Maintain, order, and stock clinical supplies and medications.
• Confirm and provide necessary follow up on patients in iPledge.
• Assist with lab monitoring tasks in Avitracks and MiChart.
• Provide coverage for prior authorization work when needed.
• Provide cross coverage to all Dermatology clinics when needed.
• Perform other duties as described.

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Documented history of excellent attendance and punctuality along with excellent customer relations.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Competency in computer programs, telephone etiquette, and other office procedures.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced clinic.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability in commitment and compliance to the MM policies and procedures.
• Ability to work well within a team setting.

Desired Qualifications*

• Certificate of completion from a Medical Assistant program.
• Recent ambulatory medical assistant experience (within last 2-3 years).
• Experience with Dermatology procedures.
• Experience with MiChart (Epic).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Skype.
• Knowledge of Michigan Medicine Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines.

Work Schedule

Day shift, 40 hours, Monday - Friday with some weekends and evenings as needed.

Additional Information

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

• Job Opening ID

197825

• Working Title

Medical Assistant (TEMP)

• Job Title

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (TEMP)

• Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Health Sys

Ann Arbor, MI

• Full/Part Time

Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary

Temporary

• FLSA Status

Nonexempt

• Organizational Group

Um Hospital

• Department

MM Domino Med Derm Facility

• Posting Begin/End Date

5/11/2021 - 6/07/2021

• Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening

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