Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant

About This Role

Join Michigan Medicine as a Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant to perform critical clinical support tasks, coordinate patient care, and maintain medical records in various outpatient settings. This role offers opportunities to utilize surgical and procedure-based skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean wounds 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Ability to handle moderate standing/walking, lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 0-1 years of experience for Assistant level; 1-3 years for Associate level

Nice to Have

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or (RMA)
• Experience working within a large complex health care setting
• Familiarity with electronic medical records system
• Ability to walk long distances throughout the hospital daily and frequently
• 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

Benefits