Medical Assistant Senior Jobs

Summary

The staff and faculty of the Rogel Cancer Center are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect, Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation and Commitment to Excellence.

Each employee is expected to understand and demonstrate in every interaction that we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families and each respective team member. Ensuring a Patient and Family centered experience according to the Health Systems Service Excellence Goals is a priority to the care of our patients. The individual chosen will be responsible for meeting the highest standards of customer service including exhibiting a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff.

This position is in the Blue Team of the Cancer Center.

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*

• Peforming High Level Disinfection processes, performing EKGs, Pulse ox and glucometer readings.
• Providing clinical assistance by taking vital signs, updating medical and surgical histories and medication lists.
• Ensuring effcient patient flow in examination, consultation and treatment rooms.
• Responsible for the coordination of daily activities for a group of Medical Assistants to ensure optimal clinical flow.
• Setting up and assisting with medical procedures.
• Cleaning exam rooms and procedure rooms.
• 80% of the time, this employee performs all the duties of a clinic Medical Assistant and covers absences. These duties include but are not limited to:
  • Ensuring effcient patient flow in examination, consultation and treatment rooms.
  • Preparing patient rooms for the office visit.
  • Stocking exam and procedure rooms and keepng up to policy rquirements.
  • Cleaning exam rooms and procedure rooms.
  • Providing clinical assistance by taking vital signs, updating medical and surgical histories and medication lists.
  • Setting up and assisting with medical procedures.
  • Peforming High Level Disinfection processes, performing EKGs, Pulse ox and glucometer readings.
  • This position requires problem solving and mulitasking abilities.
• Provides inservice training, acts as a preceptor and coach's performance of other Medical Assistants.
• Preparing patient rooms for the office visit.
• This position requires problem solving and mulitasking abilities.
• Performs and assists wth clinical procedures and duties
• Provides interpretation of and instructions for policies, procedures and practices.
• Promotes and faciltates positive communication with the entire health care tam.
• Participates with leadership team to ensure effective clinical operations.
• Stocking exam and procedure rooms and keepng up to policy rquirements.
• Maintains work schedules, and assists with performance evaluations of other Medical Assistants.

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of experience.
• Experience working as a team lead.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Demonstrated active listening, written, verbal & information technology skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting,positioning, pushing and/or transferring patients.

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with Michigan Medicine's electronic medical record systems.
• Experience with medical procedures involving high level disinfection.
• Knowledge of university policies & procedures.
• Certification as a medical assistant
• Experience working within a large, complex healthcare setting.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week. Must be able to flex hour starts with clinic needs

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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