Medical Assistant Associate

Responsibilities

• Clean wounds before treatment is administered
• Perform standard medical laboratory tests, including urinalysis
• Obtain patient health status and medical history
• Schedule and refer patients to appointments
• Respond to general patient inquiries regarding treatment and clinic policies
• Coordinate patient care with outside health agencies
• Maintain patient files, records, and insurance forms
• Maintain stock levels and order clinic supplies
• Process patient care orders using electronic systems

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, current enrollment in a healthcare professional program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (1-3 years)
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical workflows and patient care
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Experience working within a large, complex healthcare setting
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to walk long distances throughout the hospital daily

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 2:1 match on retirement savings
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities to higher seniority positions
• Quality training and management direction

About the Company

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. We provide opportunities to excel in specialty, surgical, and other complex outpatient clinical settings.