MEDICAL SCRIBE (TEMP)

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

Retirement match

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Michigan Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery team seeks an experienced Medical Scribe/Medical Assistant to support physicians, document encounters, and help with in-clinic procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional conduct, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records; a high school diploma and six months ambulatory care experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ambulatory or clinic experience preferred.
• At least six months experience in ambulatory or acute care settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a typing speed of 70 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Enter x-ray/PT orders and room patients using the EMR.
• Support in-clinic procedures and assist physicians as needed.
• Document work processes and handle routine tasks efficiently.
• Stock rooms and perform infection control maintenance.
• Foster effective relationships with physicians, staff and management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Typing 70 wpm

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MiChart/Epic

Job description

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

Orthopaedic Surgery has two openings for an experienced, self-motivated, team-oriented Medical Scribe/Medical Assistant. This role will be to provide skilled support and work collaboratively with other members of the Ortho team

Responsibilities*

• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Adhere to employer work practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and managements.
• Effectively cope with typical job stress.
• Document work processes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Entering x-ray/PT orders
• Rooming patients (utilizing an electronic medical record)
• Supporting in-clinic procedures
• Scribing as needed (see highlighted above)
• Suture/staple removal.
• Stocking rooms
• Perform scheduled infection control maintenance of patient care items and equipment
• Fitting off the shelf durable medical equipment
• In addition, this position will retrieve prior medical history, print pertinent information for providers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• The preferred candidate will have six months previous experience working in an ambulatory or acute care setting; Orthopaedic Surgery experience is helpful.
• Candidate will have demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills, superior customer service, an exemplary attendance record, the ability to manage stress effectively, a superior work ethic and handle multiple responsibilities.
• The candidate must be proficient using the Microsoft suite products with a typing speed of 70 wpm

Desired Qualifications*

Previous experience working with MiChart/Epic care/Cadence as well as knowledge of university policies and procedures is helpful.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

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

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week varies hours Monday-Friday

8:00am-4:30 pm (clinic needs)

Work Locations

Varies Location Float (TC, NHC, WAA BCSC)

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.