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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Medical Assistant - Bronson Pediatrics

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.
  • Candidates 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.
  • Knowledge of clinical skills required for Medical Assistant certification or registration.
  • Must have effective problem-solving and prioritization skills.
  • Must possess interpersonal skills and handle information confidentially.
  • Must communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors, and other staff.
  • Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Must be able to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals.
  • Must have personal computer skills, the ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems, and EMR experience is highly desirable.
  • Must maintain positive customer service and establish effective working relations with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment.
  • Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Must be able to sustain attention and concentration for interactive, repetitive, or detailed work and operate a personal computer or CRT for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • Must be able to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift objects weighing 20 pounds or less, assist with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients, and assume fatiguing positions or perform fatiguing physical motions as required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for examinations, including patient 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 tests.
  • Perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
  • Set up and assist physicians with procedures, including laceration repair and pap or pelvic procedures.
  • Schedule outside tests or procedures, such as x-rays and MRIs, for patients 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 EMR system as required.
  • Screen calls and determine their 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, or other required meetings.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or the physician.
  • Under a provider's direction, provide general nursing functions for the practice, 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 regarding medications, treatments, care, and referrals.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served when providing direct patient care.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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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