Medical Assistant

Position Information

Posting Details


Posting Number
045749

Position Title
Medical Assistant

Number of Vacancies
1

School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
09 - Research

Primary Department
H0905-VP Research

Working Conditions
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:WSU Covid-19 Website

Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Perform routine medical procedures utilizing appropriate skills and techniques necessary to assist the physician in patient examination and treatments. Prepare and administer medications, tests, therapies and appropriate medical treatments under the direct supervision of a doctor. Maintain patient files, medical charts and reports related to research treatment provided on date of service.

Assist with scheduling patient's follow-up appointments and schedule surgeries and tests ordered by physicians. Place medical orders with pharmacy upon request.

Clean patient rooms between patient visits. Stock examining rooms with necessary supplies and instruments; clean suction machines; sterilize instruments. Ensure all patient care equipment is patient ready.

Perform related work as assigned.

Unique Duties

Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Medical Assistant certification preferred Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Ability to administer medications, tests, therapies and treatments.

Good organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload and resolve operational problems.

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Some knowledge of medical terminology.

Previous medical assistant experience in a physician's office desirable.

Ability to operate specialized patient care equipment and perform medical procedures, e.g. autoclave, scopes, obtain blood samples, take vital signs, injections, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Testing Requirements
Not Applicable

Test Scheduling

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Category
Clerical/Technical

Duration of Posting

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2021

Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
08-11-2021

Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Is this position reposted?
No

Reposting Reason:
Extended Search Opportunity

Application Information

Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Instructions for submitting your application:

Represented Position Message
This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Funding/Salary Information

Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
29548

Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
35457

Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
44322

Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary Range
(Academic Only)

Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
Yes