Medical Assistant Associate

Responsibilities

• Room patients for clinic visits, including performing patient intake
• Prepare, clean, and sanitize exam and procedure rooms between visits
• Restock and maintain clinical supplies and medical equipment
• Perform specimen processing, bench lab testing, and quality control monitoring
• Administer immunizations and medications as directed
• Coordinate with physicians, nursing, and clerical staff to ensure quality patient care
• Chaperone provider and patient examinations

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, patient care, and basic medical terminology
• Ability to perform physical tasks including moderate standing, walking, lifting, and transferring patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant
• 1-3 years of experience in an outpatient physician office or ambulatory care setting
• Experience in a high-risk OB/GYN clinic, including hands-on experience with obstetrics and gynecology procedures, IUDs, female exams, and Pap smears
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills
• Proficiency in computer usage and telephone etiquette

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day
• 2:1 match on retirement savings

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. As one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, we strive to attract and develop outstanding people to become part of one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.