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Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

Responsibilities*

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

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

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ 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.

Required Qualifications*

+ 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.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Additional formal education in a health care field.

+ Certification as a Medical Assistant

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from Administrative Manager, Medical Director or Nurse Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

This posting is currently open only to internal candidates. External candidates may apply at Job IDs 258780, 258781, or 258782.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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. 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 employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

269687

Working Title

Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

Job Title

Medical Assistant Associate

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM CVC Clinic

Posting Begin/End Date

10/15/2025 - 10/22/2025

Salary

$43,264.00 - $62,795.20

Career Interest

Patient Care Services