Medical Assistant
No salary listed
Mid
Utica, MI, USA
In PersonMinimal travel required.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration
About the job
Requirements
- Graduate from a Medical Assistant program or have equivalent experience, subject to state regulation requirements.
- Six months of experience working within a physician’s office is desired.
- Urology experience is desired.
- Certification or registration is preferred.
- Be able to perform well in stressful situations.
- Have knowledge of healthcare systems operations, including electronic medical records and practice management solutions.
- Be able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Have project management skills.
- Have vendor relations skills if required to order office and clinical supplies.
- Have database management skills.
- Have problem-solving skills.
- Be skilled in using computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Office.
- Have verbal and written communication skills.
- Have organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
- Meet established attendance criteria and begin work promptly; be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
- Carry 1–25 pounds frequently and 26–50 pounds occasionally; push or pull 1–25 pounds and 100 pounds or more seldom; lift 1–25 pounds from floor to chest and floor to waist occasionally, and 26–50 pounds seldom.
Responsibilities
- Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the assigned direct supervisor.
- Confer with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff to coordinate and schedule patient appointments.
- Greet and prepare patients.
- Measure and record vital signs.
- Record patient interviews, histories, and chief complaints.
- Educate patients about medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
- Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
- Assist physicians with examinations.
- Perform phlebotomy and collect other laboratory specimens; perform basic laboratory tests.
- Perform electrocardiograms.
- Assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
- Prepare and administer medications with physician authorization.
- Change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, and perform other first aid procedures.
- Use cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills when necessary.
- Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
- Open the office in the morning and close it in the afternoon.
- Maintain patient logs for laboratory requests, CT scans, and other treatment orders.
- Maintain the prescription ledger when needed.
- Maintain back-office flow, keep rooms full, and assist with room turnover.
- Perform thorough new-patient workups, including X-rays, vital signs, and explanation of the new-patient packet.
- Add medical history for all new patients and accurately update histories for established patients.
- Complete accurate room setup for the physician.
- Ensure each patient’s medication list is updated before the physician visit.
- Set up in-office surgical procedures.
- Ensure consent forms are completed correctly and avoid excessive medical abbreviations in consent forms.
- Scribe as assigned according to physician office flow.
- Prepare for the next day’s patients, including confirming the next day’s visits.
- Complete patient medical record requests when necessary.
- Assist with orientation and training of new personnel.
- Ensure proper handoff of responsibilities when tasks are completed.
- Respect and acknowledge the organization’s commitment to cultural diversity through behavior, language, and actions.
- Use time and resources effectively.
- Adhere to human resources and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, medical laws, and ethical standards.
- Adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Parts C and D general compliance and fraud, waste, and abuse guidelines.
- Perform other position-related duties as assigned.
- Travel minimally.
About the company
MIU provides comprehensive urology care across Michigan through a large network of clinics and more than 60 clinicians, including 14+ physicians in six subspecialties. It delivers services through its clinics and a Patient Portal that lets patients message physicians, view lab results and documents, and register for appointments, and it also performs robotic-assisted surgeries. The practice differentiates itself with its long history, statewide multi-location presence, broad range of urology subspecialties, and affiliation with Trinity Health Michigan and Corewell Health to improve access and care coordination. Its goal is to offer accessible, high-quality urological care to patients across Michigan.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 IR Centers expansion adds capacity for BPH and pelvic venous procedures.
- MIU added Grand Rapids offices in 2026, expanding statewide reach beyond Southeast Michigan.
- May 2026 Corewell Troy appointment for Dr. Brian Seifman strengthens hospital visibility and referrals.
What critics are saying
- Care delivery depends on Solaris-backed consolidation, which can pressure autonomy by 2026.
- New outpatient IR and PET/CT investments raise utilization risk if referrals soften in 2026.
- Prostate and bladder trial activity ties MIU to sponsor pipelines; failures cut differentiation.
What makes Michigan Institute of Urology unique
- MIU runs 15 Southeast Michigan locations and 60 providers, giving dense local coverage.
- Solaris Health affiliation since 2022 gives MIU scale, capital access, and playbooks.
- MIU combines urology, research trials, and outpatient IR procedures under one platform.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan