Join Michigan Institute of Urology – Elevate Your Healthcare Career!

Medical Assistant – MA 1 or MA 2

Primary Location:
130 Town Center Drive, Troy, MI 48084
Minimal travel to assist at our 15 regional office locations may be required as needed.

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Weekends!
Hours: 40–42 hours per week
Start Time: Must be available to start between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
End Time: Must be available to work until approximately 5:00 PM–6:00 PM

$500 Sign-On Bonus!

Paid in two installments

At Michigan Institute of Urology (MIU), we are committed to providing compassionate, cutting-edge urologic care while creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our clinical team.

Whether you are an experienced Medical Assistant or a recent graduate looking to begin your healthcare career, MIU offers opportunities for professional growth, hands-on clinical experience, teamwork, and career advancement.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation – Pay based on background, education, and experience
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO & Sick Time
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities through our leveled MA structure
• Hands-on experience in specialized urologic care

What You'll Do

As a Medical Assistant at MIU, you will be an important part of our fast-paced clinical team and gain hands-on experience supporting patients throughout their care.

Patient Care

• Room patients and obtain chief complaints
• Take and document accurate vital signs
• Assist with patient flow in a fast-paced clinical environment

Laboratory & Clinical Support

• Perform in-office laboratory testing
• Collect and manage specimens
• Assist physicians and clinical staff with patient care

Urologic Procedures

You may assist with a variety of urologic procedures, including:

• Cystoscopies
• Vasectomies
• Prostate biopsies
• Urocuff testing
• Catheter care
• And other urologic procedures

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with a completed externship. This may qualify you for the MA 2 level.

No MA certificate? That's okay! Candidates without an accredited Medical Assistant certificate or diploma are welcome to apply. Qualified candidates may be considered for the MA 1 level and trained for success.

Work Environment

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Able to provide compassionate care in a high-volume setting serving approximately 150–200 patients per day
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional, dependable, and patient-focused

Availability & Transportation

• Must be available for shifts beginning between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
• Must be available to work until approximately 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be willing and able to provide occasional assistance at other MIU locations as needed

Clinical Comfort

• Comfortable assisting with direct patient care
• Comfortable assisting with urologic procedures
• Comfortable with catheter care and other clinical responsibilities

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join Michigan Institute of Urology and become part of a wonderful team dedicated to providing exceptional urologic care to our patients.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join a wonderful team, grow your healthcare career, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients!

Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career.

GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Medical Assistant II (MA II) supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant II is tasked to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly. This position collaborates/work with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines within the affiliated medical groups as needed to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and the desired patient outcomes.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The MA II will perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
• The MA II will consistently confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
• Performs additional responsibilities within the office that encompasses at least 50% of their daily time.
• Greets and prepare patients.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
• Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routing screening tests.
• Assists physicians with exams.
• Preforms phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens. Performs basic lab tests.
• Performs EKG’s.
• Assists with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization.
• Change dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures.
• Uses CPR skills when necessary.
• Prepares accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Opens office in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
• Assist in maintaining patient logs for the following: Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients.
• Maintains prescription ledger when needed.
• Ensures the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover.
• Performs new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
• Adds medical history on all new patients and accurately updates all established patients’ history.
• Performs accurate and complete room set-up for physician.
• Ensures that all patients medication is updated before physician visit.
• Handles set-up for in office surgical procedures.
• Ensures appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms.
• Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
• Prepares for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
• Completes patient medical record requests when necessary.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Assist with other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
• Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
• Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
• Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
• Adherence to HR, & Corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
• Ensures compliance of healthcare regulations, medical laws and high ethical standards.
• Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Assistant Certification or Registration preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Project Management.
• Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
• Database management.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements).

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired. Urology experience desired.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

Minimal travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight

Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%