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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Medical Assistant

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 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 certification within six months of hire.
  • BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
  • Must have knowledge of clinical skills required for medical assistant certification or registration.
  • Must have effective problem-solving and prioritization skills.
  • Must handle information confidentially and maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Must communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors, and other staff.
  • Must have personal computer skills and the ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems.
  • Must maintain positive customer service and establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment.
  • Must be able to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals.
  • Must be able to sustain attention during computer and detailed work, stand and walk, lift objects weighing 20 pounds or less, and assist with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients.

Responsibilities

  • Record vital signs and immunizations, perform 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, and demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
  • Prepare patients for examinations by completing assessments, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine hearing, vision, or other testing.
  • Document pertinent 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 purposes, and perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
  • Set up and assist physicians with procedures such as laceration repair and pap/pelvic procedures.
  • Schedule outside tests or procedures in other departments or facilities, including x-ray and MRI, and provide patients with appropriate test and procedure instructions.
  • Coordinate admissions and referrals and call in prescriptions.
  • Stock exam rooms and conduct daily supply inventory, reporting items that need to be ordered.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments in the electronic medical record system as required.
  • Screen calls and determine urgency, the need for appointments, or whether phone advice is sufficient.
  • Assist with completing patient forms, including workers' compensation and disability forms.
  • Attend staff, educational, and other required meetings.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or a physician.

Desired Qualifications

  • Electronic medical record (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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