Job Title
Patient Services Associate
Job ID
274019
Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Modes of Work
Onsite
Job Title
Patient Services Associate
Appointing Department
MM Oper Rooms - Univ Hospital
Posting Begin Date
02/16/2026
Posting End Date
02/23/2026
Salary From
43056.00
Salary To
62462.40
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Nonexempt

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.

Job Summary

 

Michigan Medicine Operating Room (OR) and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) employees are committed to contributing to an exceptional experience for each patient and family. Ensuring a patient and family centered experience is a priority in the care of our patients. The individual chosen for this position will be responsible for meeting the highest standards of customer service including exhibiting a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff. This is a clerical position for the Operating/Recovery Rooms Department. The candidate will learn the Operating Room Front Desk at UH.  

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*

 
  • Oversee UH Front Desk Operating Room clerical tasks
  • Schedule add-on cases in the OR Computer System
  • Move cases from the Wait/Virtual room if appropriate
  • Review all surgical cases to ensure they have proper supply and preference lists & coordinate corrections with the RN Leads for each surgical service
  • Run reports, verify information, investigate anomalies and correct deficiencies
  • Coordinate updates and print supply requisitions
  • Professionally and politely Field and route all phone calls
  • Utilize on-call schedule to call in any needed physicians, nursing staff, etc.
  • Assist staff and guests with OR-related questions
  • Assist in billing preparation and other paperwork
  • Provide clerical support when needed
  • Adhere to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability, flexibility and consistently shares information and resources with others  
  • Train new team members
  • Maintain accurate training documentation and checklists 
  • Consistently remain at the OR Front Desk
  • Receive and give reliable, detailed report at the start/end of your shift
  • Other duties as assigned



     

Required Qualifications*

 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.



     

Desired Qualifications*

 
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
  • Good investigative skills and strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrate effective problem- solving skills
  • Self-directed and motivated
  • Prioritizes work and manages time
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with members of the healthcare team
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time
  • Work well with minimal supervision
  • Excellent attendance record
  • 1 year of customer service experience.
  • Knowledge of hospital and surgical environment
  • Knowledge of scheduling in MiChart (EPIC)
  • Bachelor's Degree or comparable combination of experience and education
     

Work Schedule

 
  • Part Time, 24hrs/week
  • Nights, 6pm-6am, Saturday and Sunday
     

Union Affiliation

 

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles 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.