Day Shift Medical Assistant: Collaborative Care

University of Michigan Health-West; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support in an ambulatory care setting. The role involves preparing patients, taking vitals, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures to support a coordinated care team.

Responsibilities include managing medical records, coordinating tests and referrals, and ensuring infection control and safety standards are followed in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree (or GED) required.
• Current Certification as Medical Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required by 3/1/2025.
• Previous experience as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with the medical team.
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to operate medical equipment safely and correctly.
• Knowledge of infection prevention & control standards and practices.
• Flexible, organized and able to function under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all reports, test results, labs and correspondence are available prior to the patient's appointment.
• Escorts patients to exam room, interviews patients, measures vital signs and documents information.
• Reviews patient records to determine needed services and referrals.
• Assists physician or providers during examinations or procedures.
• Provides patients with information and instructions as authorized.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked, maintains instruments and sterilization readiness.
• Clerical support including forms, phones, and charting.
• Maintains infection prevention standards in all patient areas.
• Administers medications and immunizations under supervision as directed.
• Processes messages and referrals between patients and offices.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical records

Medication administration

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

BLS knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support in an ambulatory care setting. The role involves preparing patients, taking vitals, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures to support a coordinated care team.

Responsibilities include managing medical records, coordinating tests and referrals, and ensuring infection control and safety standards are followed in a fast-paced clinic environment.