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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 13
Full-timePortage, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program, CMA/CCMA/RMA certification, or eligibility to take the CMA/RMA examination with certification obtained within six months of hire is required.
  • BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
  • Knowledge of clinical skills required for medical assistant certification or registration is required.
  • Problem-solving and prioritization skills are required.
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle information confidentially 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.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team is required.
  • Personal computer skills and the ability to input and retrieve data from organizational computer systems are required.
  • The ability to maintain positive customer service is required.
  • The ability to establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment is required.
  • The role requires sustained alertness and concentration during interactive, repetitive, or detail-oriented work, with personal computer or CRT use 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • The role involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of objects weighing 20 pounds or less, assisting with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients, and occasional strenuous or fatiguing positions and motions.

Responsibilities

  • Under provider direction, provide general nursing functions for the practice.
  • Record vital signs and immunizations, perform 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.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served when providing direct patient care.
  • Prepare patients for examinations, including assessments, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine hearing, vision, or other testing.
  • Document pertinent 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.
  • Accurately document required information in patient charts.
  • Set up and assist the physician with procedures, including laceration repair and pap or pelvic procedures.
  • Schedule outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments or facilities, such as x-ray and MRI.
  • Prepare patients for tests and procedures by providing appropriate instructions.
  • Coordinate admissions, referrals, and prescription calls.
  • Stock examination rooms and conduct daily inventory of supplies, reporting items that need to be ordered.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments in the electronic medical record system as required.
  • Screen calls and determine urgency, the need for appointments, or whether phone advice is sufficient.
  • Assist with completing patient forms, including workers' compensation and disability forms.
  • Attend staff, educational, and other meetings as required.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or the physician.

Desired Qualifications

  • Electronic medical record experience is highly desirable.

About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

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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