Medical Assistant Associate

Women In Science; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI invites applications for a Medical Assistant role supporting Briarwood Medical Group. Responsibilities include patient intake, vitals, and basic clinical tasks within ambulatory care protocols.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program credential (or equivalent coursework) and strong knowledge of clinical workflows and patient care. This position emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and collaborative clinic operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR current enrollment in a healthcare professional program or related clinical training (1-3 years).
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical workflows, patient care, and basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Responds to general patient inquiries about clinic operations within scope of practice.
• Rooms patients and performs standard patient intake including vitals, medical histories, and documentation.
• Administers prescriptions or procedures per policy and supports administrative workflows within MiChart.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Clinical workflows

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant program

Healthcare coursework

Tools

MiChart

Sterile technique

Job description

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

Job posting number: #7373218

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The Briarwood Medical Group is dedicated to providing high quality health care services for adults. We are actively seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individual who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees.

Responsibilities

Patient Intake

• Responds to general patient inquiries about clinic operations within their scope of practice.
• Rooms patients (virtually and in person) and performs standard patient intake including taking vitals and other measurements, medical histories, medication reconciliation documentation, form(s) preparation, relevant screenings, following predetermined protocols and other tasks as assigned.
• May obtain medical records and prepare medical information and reports for the appointment (e.g. reviewing Patient Summary Information, updating prescription information, etc.).
• Performs room preparation and turnover task(s) assigned, including managing stretchers and beds where appropriate.

Patient Care

• Medication preparation and/or administration per standing orders or UMHS and Ambulatory Care policies and guidelines, and competency.
• Administers injections and immunizations appropriate per competency and Ambulatory Care policy and guidelines.
• Performs medical laboratory/Point of Care (POC) testing and assists providers per competency or formal training with direct patient care that may include treatments, tests, or procedures.
• Quality Control testing of POC equipment.
• May manage forms and consent (virtual and in person) and provide routine patient instruction forms assigned by the clinic and within their scope of practice.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, faculty, and staff by following established procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Enter orders per policy co-signature required per standing order or Best Practice Alert (BPA).
• Queue and pend medication renewals.
• Take pictures and/or upload media (excluding ophthalmology) according to Ambulatory Care guidelines.
• Observes patient status, report changes, and document accordingly.
• Acts as a chaperone during sensitive exams, diagnostic, and therapeutic treatments, or upon patient request.
• Informs patients of normal test results within their scope of practice.
• Documents into MiChart within scope of practice.

Administrative And Clinical Workflow Support

• Efficiently and effectively prepares and organizes clinical and procedure rooms with appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Continuously tracks the clinic patient flow, identifies holdups, and notifies patients if the schedule runs behind.
• Cleans, stocks, and organizes clinic spaces (exam and supply rooms).
• Maintains inventory and may manage PAR levels when appropriate.
• Processes forms and in-basket messages through MiChart.
• May assist with prescription or procedure prior authorizations within scope of practice.
• Disinfects and maintains equipment between cases according to Instructions for Use, policies, and guidelines; removes equipment not needed for next case and stores it appropriately.
• Transport and prepares surgical instruments for sterile processing.
• Supports orientation and/or shadowing opportunities as assigned.
• Participate in regulatory readiness processes.
• Participation in Daily Management Systems huddles, staff meetings, quality improvement activities, and other Ambulatory Care initiatives as assigned (such as Safety Liaison, MIChart upgrades, or operational meetings).
• Responsible if assigned and trained to vaccine reconciliation including Vaccines for Children (VFC) and all duties associated with this duty.
• Perform other related duties within scope of practice as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR current enrollment in, or completion of coursework in a healthcare professional program (e.g., medical school, PA program, nursing program, or related clinical training) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (1 - 3 years).
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical workflows, patient care, and basic medical terminology.

Contact Information

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