Mission Statement
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.
Who We Are
The Brighton Center for Specialty Care is a State-of-The-Art University of Michigan Ambulatory Care facility dedicated to providing high quality health care services for adults and children. The newer 2-story facility is located at 7500 Challis in Brighton, MI. We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-focused individuals who will share in the goal of crafting the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees.
Why Work at Michigan?
You will play an integral role within our institution and are important to providing the highest quality service to patients and their loved ones. We are eager to assist you in becoming a well-rounded employee and individual, and to help you advance in your career. Don?t hesitate ? join our team today and help us provide remarkable care to our patients in Brighton and surrounding areas.
What perks and benefits can you look forward to?
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- Leaders who provide quality training and direction
- Potential exposure to many clinical specialties
Responsibilities*
- This position will primarily focus on supporting the Infusion department but may be asked to support other areas within the building as needed.
- As a Medical Assistant in our Infusion Department, you will help provide our patients a soothing and caring environment for infusion services. Infusion is the administration of fluids, including medication, through the vein and into the bloodstream by intravenous means, which allows us to provide treatment to our patients suffering from cancer, rheumatoid and gastrointestinal diseases and/or other disorders.
- In The Infusion Center and other specialized departments, you will master the ability to obtain vital signs, height and weight to help calculate drug dosages accurately. In addition to these skills and the abilities you already possess as a Medical Assistant, you may be responsible for: ensuring patients are efficiently moving through examination, consultation and treatment rooms; preparing, cleaning, and stocking patient and procedure rooms; obtaining and updating medication lists along with medical and surgical histories; performing EKGs, pulse oximeters, and glucometers; tracking external labs; and administrative tasks such as calling patients for inside and outside facilities, entering notes into MiChart, and faxing, copying, printing and scanning patient records.
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.
Desired Qualifications*
- Certification as a Medical Assistant.
- Experience working within a large, complex health care setting, preferably in cancer care.
- Familiarity with UMHS electronic medical record systems.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Work Schedule
This is a temporary position. Hours are 7:00am - 7:30pm Monday through Friday and variable shifts on Saturdays. Shift will be determined upon hire.
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.
Additional Information
As part of the orientation training process, your training may be held at multiple locations.
Additional Information
Physical Requirements
You will be required to do some moderate standing and walking, as well as lift, position, push, and/or transfer patients.
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
