Bronson Methodist Hospital
Southwest Michigan health system
Medical Assistant - Bronson Family Medicine
Full-TimeUpdated on 9/18/2026
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Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program, certification as a CMA, CCMA, or RMA, or eligibility to take the CMA or RMA examination with certification obtained within 6 months of hire is required.
- Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
- Knowledge of clinical skills required for medical assistant certification or registration is required.
- Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills are required.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors, and other staff is required.
- The ability to maintain patient confidentiality is required.
- Personal computer skills and the ability to input and retrieve data from computerized systems are required.
- The ability to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals is required.
- The role requires standing or walking, lifting lightweight objects of 20 pounds or less, assisting with lifting and moving patients, and maintaining alertness during repetitive or detailed computer work.
- The ability to establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide general nursing functions for the practice under a provider’s direction.
- Record vital signs and immunizations, conduct initial patient assessments, obtain concise patient histories, and provide clinical information and support to providers.
- Process and post information to patient charts.
- Educate patients and families about medications, treatments, care, and referrals.
- Prepare patients for examinations, including assessments, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine hearing, vision, or other testing.
- Document pertinent and required information in patient charts.
- Maintain documentation standards and review charts before appointments to ensure requests and documents are in place.
- Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
- Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, and other purposes.
- Perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
- Set up and assist physicians with procedures such as laceration repair and Pap or pelvic examinations.
- Schedule outside tests or procedures, including X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging, in other departments or facilities.
- Prepare patients for tests and procedures by providing appropriate instructions.
- Coordinate admissions and referrals and call in prescriptions.
- Stock examination rooms with supplies and conduct daily supply inventories, reporting items that need to be ordered.
- Assist with scheduling appointments in the electronic medical record system.
- Screen calls and determine urgency, the need for appointments, or whether telephone advice is sufficient.
- Assist with completing patient forms, including workers’ compensation and disability forms.
- Attend required staff, educational, and other meetings.
- Perform other related duties assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or physician.
Desired Qualifications
- Electronic medical record experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to process information confidentially are desired.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills are desired.
- The ability to maintain positive customer service is desired.
About the company
Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.
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