Full-Time
Medical Assistant
Family Medicine
Updated on 9/17/2026
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Southwest Michigan health system
No salary listed
Richland, MI, USA
In Person
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- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or certification as a CMA, CCMA, or RMA, is required; alternatively, candidates may meet eligibility requirements to take the CMA or RMA examination and obtain certification within six months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 process information confidentially and maintain patient confidentiality is required.
- Clear and effective communication with patients, doctors, and other staff is required.
- Personal computer skills and the ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's 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 sustained alertness and concentration during interactive, repetitive, or detailed computer work; considerable standing or walking; regular lifting of objects weighing 20 pounds or less; assisting with lifting and moving patients; and occasional straining or fatiguing positions and motions.
- Provide general nursing functions for the practice under a provider's direction.
- 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.
- Prepare patients for examinations, including assessments, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine hearing or vision testing.
- Document pertinent information in patient charts and accurately complete required chart documentation.
- 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 procedures.
- 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-rays 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 appointment scheduling in the electronic medical record system as required.
- Screen calls and determine urgency, the need for appointments, or whether telephone advice is sufficient.
- Assist with completing miscellaneous patient forms, including workers' compensation and disability forms.
- Attend staff, educational, and other required meetings.
- Perform other related duties assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or physician.
- Electronic medical record experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills are desirable.
- The ability to maintain positive customer service and establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment is desirable.
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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