Patient Services Associate/Assistant

Patient Services Associate/Assistant

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Provide exceptional customer service to patients and families

Provide check-in and check-out support for the Taubman Neurosurgery ambulatory care clinic

Schedule follow-up patient appointments

Working with call center and providers to schedule patients in appropriate schedules

Confirm, notify and remind patients of appointments and/or changes.

Calling and rescheduling patients due to provider clinic closures.

Scan and upload medical documentation and diagnostic imaging

Prepare and distribute daily appointment schedules to the electronic medical record

Monitor and send mail. faxes and other paperwork

Completing insurance verification and collecting cash/credit card payments from patients.

Communicate, troubleshoot, and escalate concerns and issues

Required Qualifications*

HS diploma or GED

Medical office experience

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to multi-task.

Excellent Attendance.

Flexibility and seeking constructive approaches to resolving workplace issues.

Willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work.

Accomplishes work in ways that maximize productivity and available resources while minimizing waste.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team setting.

Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal, and information technology skills.

Associate:

2-3 years of experience

Assistant:

0-2 years of experience

Desired Qualifications*

Organized, a self-starter, and motivated with strong problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of MiChart and ability to efficiently navigate the electronic medical record system.

Able to identify the best available appointment type to meet the patient, clinic, and provider needs/requirements.

Knowledge of Michigan Medicine Policies and Procedures.

Recent experience in an Outpatient Clinic and able to identify "red call" and "yellow card" situations and respond appropriately.

Relates work and job purpose to Michigan Medicine's mission and commitment to putting patients and families first.

Experience working within a large, complex healthcare setting.

Work Schedule

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8am-5pm

The above is subject to change based on business needs.

Work Locations

Taubman Health Center-Orthopaadics

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union - Healthcare Michigan (SEIU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates 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. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

264197

Working Title

Patient Services Associate/Assistant

Job Title

Patient Services Associate

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Orthopaedic Surg - Tech

Posting Begin/End Date

6/02/2025 - 8/21/2025

Career Interest

Healthcare Admin & Support