Michigan Medicine · 19 hours ago
Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $65K/yr
0+ years expMichigan Medicine is dedicated to improving health through education, patient care, and research. The Medical Assistant Associate/Assistant will provide basic patient care and support under the direction of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients in the Psychiatric Emergency Services unit.
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Responsibilities
Provide care on a functional basis to a patient or group of patients
Provide comfort measures for adult and pediatric patients to include provision of blankets, hot/cold packs, pillows, clothing, meals, etc
Transport, ambulate, and lift patients
Observe and document patient condition and report changes to the responsible RN and/or other care provider
Measure and record intake and output
Collect specimens and process appropriately
Clean and check equipment and work area; stock medical/surgical supplies, etc
Provide supplies for ADL's, assist patients with ADL's if needed or required
Frequent documentation of patients (BARS every 12 mins) and frequent rounding of unit to maintain unit and patient safety
Monitor signs and symptoms of escalating behavior and report to RN
Proper documentation of restraint and seclusion events
Provide constant supervision for one-on-one care as directed by RN
Process order renewals as directed by RN or provider
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Moderate standing/walking, as well as, lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients
1-3 years of experience for Associate Level
0-1 years of experience for Assistant Level
Preferred
Graduation from a medical assistant program/Certification as a medical assistant
Course work in an Allied Health field, including basic science and math desirable
1 year of direct patient care experience in an acute care facility
Experience with MiChart - EPIC
Experience working with the Mental Health population in a crisis situation
Experience working within a large complex healthcare setting
Knowledge of university policies & procedures
Current Psychiatric Emergency Services Experience
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team setting
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under mental and emotional pressure of emergency situations
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider verification from American Heart Association or ability to obtain during orientation
Ability to calibrate clinical equipment, recognize abnormal physiology, and perform and record results clinical testing procedures is necessary
Demonstrate active listening, written, verbal, and information technology skills
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth opportunities to higher seniority positions
Management that provides quality training and direction
Company
Michigan Medicine
Michigan Medicine is a health care system and academic medical center that provides medical education and more. It is a sub-organization of University of Maichigan.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Jack Kufahl
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