Mission Statement

We the staff and faculty of the U-M Frankel Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion, Collaboration; Innovation; and Commitment to Excellence.

Each CVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member. The CVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care.

Responsibilities*

As a Temporary Medical Assistant in the Cardiovascular Center you will provide direct patient care, assist with clinical procedures and coordinate patient flow in several sub-specialty clinics. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Performing patient intake and rooming duties in the clinic.
• Documenting health information in the electronic medical record.
• Maintaining proficiency and competency in performing tasks such as vital signs, 12 lead EKG's, dressing changes, and immunizations.
• Coordinating patient flow, as assigned, throughout the clinic.
• Performing various clinically-related duties delegated by the medical and nursing staff.
• Providing routine instructions to patients regarding procedures, treatments, and follow-up care instructions as delegated by the clinical medical and nursing staff.
• Problem-solving patient and family care issues.

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.
• BLS within 3-months of assignment.
• 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. 
• Familiarity with UMHS electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 10 - 30 hours per week. 

Work Locations

1425 E Ann St.

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on you 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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.