Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)•Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

To perform and assist with clinical procedures, maintain equipment, perform laboratory procedures and provide direct patient care.

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from a medical assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Medical Assistant level: 0-1 year of experience.
Medical Assistant Associate level: 1-3 years of experience.

Administer common medications according to unit guidelines and providers' orders and as delegated by providers and nurses including immunizations, Vitamin-12, and bronchodilators via nebulizer mist.
Perform allergy testing and other complex diagnostic tests, including those requiring complex specimen collections and complex equipment.
Provide routine but complex instructions for patient procedures and treatments, according to unit guidelines and as delegated by providers and nurses.
Assist with complex procedures, requiring knowledge of complex and varied equipment including LEEP and laser.
Provide in-service training and precepting as directed.
Problem-solve issues related to the retrieval of medical information.
Coordinate clinical services provided to patients according to payer guidelines (e.g., routing of lab specimens, ordering durable medical equipment).
Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services.
Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
Perform other related duties as assigned.