Student - Urology - Part Time (20Hrs) - Detroit
Medical Student – Urology
Department: Urology
Employment Type: Part-Time / Temporary
Reports To: Department Administrator or Physician Leader
Position Summary
The Medical Student – Urology position provides aspiring physicians with meaningful clinical exposure and hands-on experience within a busy urology practice. This role is intended for individuals currently enrolled in medical school or those who have been accepted and will begin medical school within the next 12 months. Working under the supervision of physicians and clinical staff, the student will assist with non-independent clinical, administrative, and patient care support activities while gaining valuable insight into outpatient urologic care.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support physicians and clinical staff during outpatient clinic operations.
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure supplies and equipment are stocked and readily available.
- Assist with patient flow, rooming patients, and obtaining basic patient information as permitted.
- Observe and participate in patient care activities appropriate to training level and organizational policies.
- Assist with documentation, medical record review, and other administrative functions under supervision.
- Coordinate patient records, diagnostic results, and outside medical documentation as needed.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
- Participate in educational opportunities, departmental meetings, and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
- Demonstrate professionalism, excellent communication, and compassionate patient-centered care.
- Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the student's level of education and institutional guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school or
- Accepted into an accredited medical school with a matriculation date within the next 12 months.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Strong interest in urology, surgery, or academic medicine.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Basic computer proficiency, including electronic medical records preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous healthcare experience, including medical assistant, scribe, EMT, research assistant, or clinical volunteer experience.
- Experience working in a physician practice or ambulatory care setting.
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
- Professional demeanor and commitment to outstanding patient service.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform routine clinical support tasks.
Why Join Our Team?
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to outpatient urology while working alongside experienced physicians and healthcare professionals. Students will strengthen their clinical knowledge, develop professional skills, and gain valuable experience that will prepare them for success in medical school and future residency training.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.