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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Medical Assistant - Bronson Primary Care Partners

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKalamazoo, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
  • Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program, certification or registration 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.
  • Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors, and other staff, and to handle information confidentially.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team of healthcare professionals.
  • Personal computer skills and the ability to input and retrieve data from organizational computerized systems.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees.
  • Ability to screen calls and determine urgency, appointment necessity, or whether phone advice is sufficient.
  • Ability to perform work involving sustained alertness and concentration, including computer or CRT use 40 to 70 percent of the time; considerable standing or walking; regular lifting of objects weighing 20 pounds or less; assisting with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients; and assuming minor straining or fatiguing positions and motions.

Responsibilities

  • Record vital signs and immunizations, conduct initial patient assessments, obtain 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 population served when providing direct patient care.
  • Prepare patients for examination by performing assessments, taking histories and vital signs, reconciling medications, and conducting 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.
  • 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, including 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 and conduct daily inventory, reporting items to be ordered.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments in the electronic medical record 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 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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