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Full-Time
Medical Assistant
Posted on 11/23/2025
Bronson Methodist Hospital
No salary listed
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (2) |
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Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program
- CMA/CCMA/RMA certified
- Meet eligibility requirements to take CMA/RMA and must be obtained within 6 months of hire
- Note: Vocational Coordinator to determine eligibility requirements for CMA or RMA within 6 months
- BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire/transfer
- Knowledge of clinical skills as required with Medical Assistant Certification/Registration
- Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and process information in a confidential manner
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors and other staff
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals
- Must have personal computer skills
- Must have excellent verbal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain positive customer service
- Ability to establish effective working relations with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment
- Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time
- Prepares patient for examination including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing of hearing, vision or other.
- Document pertinent information in chart.
- Maintains documentation standards and reviews chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place.
- Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
- Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc.
- Performs laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
- Accurately documents required information in patient charts.
- Set up and assist physician with procedures (laceration repair, pap/pelvic, etc.).
- Schedule outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments of facilities such as x-ray, MRI, etc.
- Prepares patients for tests/procedures by providing appropriate instructions.
- Coordinate admissions, referrals, call in prescriptions, etc.
- Stock exam rooms with supplies as needed.
- Conduct day to day inventory of supplies and report items to be ordered.
- Assist in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required.
- Able to screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments or whether phone advice is sufficient.
- Assists in completion of misc. patient forms (Worker Compensation, Disability, etc.)
- Attend staff, educational or other meetings as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by nurses, practice manager, or physician
Responsibilities
- Records vital signs, immunizations, provides initial patient assessment, obtains concise patient history, and provides various clinical information and support to providers
- Processes and posts information to patient’s chart
- Educates patients and families regarding medications, treatments and care, and referrals
- Prepares patient for examination including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing of hearing, vision or other
- Document pertinent information in chart
- Maintains documentation standards and reviews chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place
- Administer treatments as requested by the physician
- Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc.
- Performs laboratory tests as directed by the physician
- Set up and assist physician with procedures (laceration repair, pap/pelvic, etc.)
- Schedule outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments of facilities such as x-ray, MRI, etc.
- Prepares patients for tests/procedures by providing appropriate instructions
- Coordinate admissions, referrals, call in prescriptions, etc.
- Stock exam rooms with supplies as needed
- Conduct day to day inventory of supplies and report items to be ordered
- Assist in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required
- Able to screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments or whether phone advice is sufficient
- Assists in completion of misc. patient forms (Worker Compensation, Disability, etc.)
- Attend staff, educational or other meetings as required
- Performs other related duties as assigned by nurses, practice manager, or physician
- Performing daily tasks in support of the Ear Nose and Throat clinic
Desired Qualifications
- EMR experience highly desirable
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