Full-Time
Medical Assistant
Bronson QuickCare
Updated on 8/23/2026
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Southwest Michigan health system
No salary listed
Kalamazoo, 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, certification as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant, or eligibility to take the Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant examination with certification obtained within six 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 and process information confidentially is required.
- The ability to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals is required.
- Personal computer skills and the ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems are required.
- The ability to establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment is required.
- The role requires considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of objects weighing 20 pounds or less, assisting with lifting and moving patients, and sustained alertness and concentration during computer and detailed work.
- Prepare patients for examinations, including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine hearing, vision, or other testing.
- Document pertinent and required information accurately 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 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 for patients in other departments or facilities, including X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging.
- 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 inventory, reporting items that need to be ordered.
- Assist with appointment scheduling in the electronic medical record system.
- Screen calls and determine urgency, appointment necessity, or whether phone 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.
- Provide general nursing functions 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 and educate patients and families about medications, treatments, care, and referrals.
- Maintain positive customer service and effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees.
- Electronic medical record experience is highly 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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