"Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant - Part Time"

Job Duties

• Clean wound(s) 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.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and 0-1 years of experience for an Assistant level and 1-3 years of experience for an Associate level.
• Knowledge of basic Medical Terminology
• Moderate standing/walking, as well as, lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring patient.
• 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.
• Some office experience is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or (RMA).
• Experience working within a large complex health care setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records system.

Schedule

Part Time hours, 20 hours per week, weekday schedule will vary depending on location/clinic. Must be able to work 20 hours between Monday - Friday schedule. May be occasional weekends.

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.