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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Medical Assistant

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • Must have successfully completed an accredited medical assistant program, hold CMA/CCMA/RMA certification, or meet eligibility requirements to take the CMA/RMA examination and obtain it within six months of hire.
  • BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
  • Knowledge of clinical skills required for Medical Assistant certification or registration.
  • Must have problem-solving and prioritization skills.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors, and other staff.
  • Must maintain patient confidentiality and handle information confidentially.
  • Must have personal computer skills and be able to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems.
  • Must be able to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals.
  • Must be able to establish effective working relations with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment.
  • Must be able to perform work involving sustained alertness and concentration, considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of objects weighing 20 pounds or less, assisting with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients, and some fatiguing positions and physical motions.
  • Must be able to screen calls and determine urgency, the need for an appointment, or whether phone advice is sufficient.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for examinations, including patient assessments, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine hearing, vision, or other testing.
  • Document pertinent information accurately in patient charts and maintain documentation standards.
  • 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 tests.
  • Perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
  • Set up and assist physicians with procedures, including laceration repair and pap/pelvic procedures.
  • Schedule outside tests or procedures in other facility departments, such as x-ray and MRI.
  • Prepare patients for tests and procedures by providing appropriate instructions.
  • Coordinate admissions and referrals and call in prescriptions.
  • Stock examination rooms with supplies as needed.
  • Conduct daily inventory of supplies and report items to be ordered.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments in the EMR system as required.
  • 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 a physician.
  • Provide general nursing functions under the provider's direction, including recording vital signs and immunizations, conducting initial patient assessments, obtaining concise patient histories, and providing clinical information and support to providers.
  • Process and post information to patient charts and educate patients and families about medications, treatments, care, and referrals.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served when providing direct patient care.

Desired Qualifications

  • EMR 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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