Medical Assistant Associate

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

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About The Position

The Electrophysiology Section of the Cardiac Procedures Unit is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join its established team. This position is located in the Cardiovascular Center. Mission Statement The University of Michigan Health System 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Graduation from a MA program or equivalent combination of education and 1-3 years experience.
1-2 years of recent experience as a Nurse Aide/ICU Tech in a hospital setting.
Vocational training in Health Care of College level courses in Health Care.
Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.
Adhere to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, and consistently sharing information and resources with others
Ability to work independently in an ever-changing and potentially stressful environment
Demonstrate dependability, initiative, ability to prioritize, and ability to accept direction
Proven ability to work as a member of a team and be self-directed.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent attendance record

Nice To Haves

Certification as an EMT, CNA or MA preferred.
Previous Experience in a hospital setting as Medical Assistant, Housekeeping/Environmental Management Patient Transporter or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Clean Labs between cases; wiping all horizontal surfaces, frequently touched surface, the OR Table, removing trash and linen and Mop the floors
OR Clean each night in all 7 EP Labs and Hybrid OR.
Clean equipment between cases; remove equipment not needed for next case and store appropriately.
Manage stretchers and beds in the EP Hallway, ensuring halls have safe passage.
Stocking gowns, sterile gloves and scrub packs at the scrub sinks in both cores
Stocking linens, gloves and supplies in the labs
Taking explanted devices and leads from the dirty room in core B upstairs to pathology
Preparing surgical instruments for sterile processing and taking them upstairs for sterilization
Bringing down sterilized instruments from upstairs
Checking expiration dates on products in the Cores and the Labs
Making sure all printers have paper in them
Keep the counters in the control rooms clean and organized
Help keep all lead organized and hung up appropriately
Keep supply rooms clean and organized
Pull supplies for cases
Empty paper Recycle bins
Act as a runner, pick up drop off blood, labs, etc
Retrieve patient from lobby
Obtain Weight/Vital Signs
Change patient into gown/Orient to room and process
Clip hair from operative sites/CHG Wipes
Turn room around for next patient
Keep room stocked with monitoring supplies
Retrieve stretcher for next patient in room/Remake stretcher for next patient if returned by Core MA
Bring Family to Prep/Place belongings in Lockers
Transport RHC back to IP floors
Assist nursing staff in preparing patient for surgery including lifting, positioning, prepping and additional duties as directed by the circulating nurse or manager.
Assist with transportation of patients as needed including retrieval of beds and stretchers, transport patient from unit to O.R. as needed