Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

Job description

Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

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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.

**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.

**Why Join Michigan Medicine?**

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850.

Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution.

Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

**What Benefits can you Look Forward to?**

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

**Responsibilities***

+ Compound medication for daily workflow per regulatory guidelines.
+ Administer common medications according to unit guidelines and providers' orders and as delegated by providers.
+ Assist with PRP preparation and phlebotomy per guidelines.
+ Assist in collecting specimens for cosmetic biopsy.
+ Provide routine but complex instructions for patient procedures/ treatments and after care according to unit guidelines and as delegated by providers.
+ Assist with complex procedures, requiring knowledge of complex and varied equipment including Laser services.
+ Provide in-service training and precepting as directed.
+ Problem-solve issues related to the retrieval of medical information.
+ Coordinate clinical services provided to patients according to payer guidelines (e.g., routing of lab specimens, ordering medical supplies, ordering medications, ordering medical equipment).
+ Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services.
+ Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
+ Rooming patients to include obtaining medical history, medication review and pre-charting in medical record.
+ Assist support clinic operations with patient flow and procedures.
+ Responsible for general cleaning and turnover of exam rooms, restocking medical supplies and linens, and ensuring all medical supplies and medications are within expiration dates.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications***

+ Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
+ Prior medical assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinical setting is preferred.
+ Enthusiastic, reliable, hard-working, flexible, detail-oriented, and positive minded individual with demonstrated skills in interpersonal and customer service skills.
+ Ability to take direction from a multiple number of medical clinicians and supervisor and work efficiently in a busy environment.
+ Excellent time management and organizational skills, consistently uses available time effectively.
+ Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
+ Participate in in-service programs for the medical staff.
+ Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.

Medical Assistant Associate:

+ 1-3 years of relevant experience

Medical Assistant

+ 0-1 years of relevant experience

**Desired Qualifications***

+ Minimum of one-year medical assisting experience in an ambulatory care clinic setting.

**Modes of Work**

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department.

Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

**Underfill Statement**

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

**Additional Information**

This posting is currently open only to internal candidates.

External candidates may apply to Job ID 269502.

**Union Affiliation**

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.

**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.

**Application Deadline**

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.

The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting.

This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

**U-M EEO Statement**

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

**Job Detail**

**Job Opening ID**

269813

**Working Title**

Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

**Job Title**

Medical Assistant Associate

**Work Location**

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

**Modes of Work**

Onsite

**Full/Part Time**

Full-Time

**Regular/Temporary**

Regular

**FLSA Status**

Nonexempt

**Organizational Group**

Um Hospital

**Department**

MM Dermatology Laser Unit Fac

**Posting Begin/End Date**

10/16/2025 - 10/23/2025

**Salary**

$43,264.00 - $62,795.20

**Career Interest**

Patient Care Services

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Required Skill Profession

Other General