Bronson Methodist Hospital
Southwest Michigan health system
Medical Assistant - Primary Care Partners
About the job
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or 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.
- 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.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and process information confidentially.
- Ability to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals.
- Personal computer skills and the ability to input and retrieve data from computerized systems.
- Ability to maintain positive customer service and establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees.
- Ability to sustain attention and concentration during detailed computer and clinical work, stand or walk considerably, lift objects weighing 20 pounds or less, and assist with lifting and moving patients.
- Work under the provider’s direction to provide general nursing functions for the practice.
- Record vital signs and immunizations, perform initial patient assessments, and obtain concise patient histories.
- 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, vision, or other testing.
- Document pertinent and required 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 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-ray 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 scheduling appointments in the electronic medical record system.
- Screen calls and determine urgency, appointment necessity, or whether telephone advice is sufficient.
- Assist with completing patient forms, including workers’ compensation and disability forms.
- Attend required staff and educational meetings.
- Perform other related duties assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or physician.
- Electronic medical record experience is highly desirable.
About the company
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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