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Summary

As a Medical Assistant at the Howell Health Center you will join a team that offers comprehensive care to infants, children and adolescents. We offer a range of services including well-child visits, immunizations, management of asthma, chronic illnesses and physical examinations. We also offer specialty services in psychology, nutrition, and social work. We are also happy to make same-day appointments for sick children. Come join our team and help us provide exceptional care to these young patients in the Howell area!

Responsibilities*

• Patient intake (e.g. documenting chief complaint, V/S, height, weight).
• Review and update MiChart as directed.
• Patient follow-up for normal and low complexity test results as directed by provider.
• Assist providers with management of point-of-care alerts for services due.
• Patient instruction for durable medical equipment and test preparation (e.g. MDI/Spacers).
• Provide care for patients scheduled on MA schedule (e.g. suture removals, BP or weight recheck).
• Process prescription renewals as directed by a provider or RN.
• Medication administration per delegation guidelines or order for oral meds and injections (acetaminophen/motrin, immunizations, Depo-Provera, PPD).
• Various tests and procedures (e.g. castings).
• Assist in setting self-management goals and follow-up on established goals.
• Chronic pain management tasks per protocol (e.g. MAPS report, generating drug screening lab requisitions).
• Forms completion.

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and 0-1 years of experience.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Moderate standing/walking, as well as, lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring patients.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting.
• Communicates effectively.
• Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.
• Assistant
• 0-1 years of experience
• Associate
• 1 - 3 years of experience

Desired Qualifications*

• Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience working within a large, complex health care setting.
• Familiarity with UMHS electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Additional Information

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

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.

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.