Bronson Methodist Hospital
Southwest Michigan health system
Medical Assistant - Bronson Internal Medicine
About the job
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program, certification as a CMA, CCMA, or RMA, or eligibility to take the CMA/RMA 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 is required.
- Personal computer skills and the ability to input and retrieve data from organizational computerized systems are required.
- The ability to maintain patient confidentiality is required.
- The ability to work independently and function as an integral team member with healthcare professionals is required.
- The ability to establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment is required.
- The position requires sustained alertness and concentration for computer-based and repetitive detailed work, considerable standing or walking, lifting objects weighing 20 pounds or less, and assisting with lifting and moving patients.
- Prepare patients for examinations, including assessments, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine hearing or vision testing.
- Document pertinent and required 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 physicians.
- Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, and related procedures.
- Perform laboratory tests as directed by physicians.
- 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, call in prescriptions, and perform related patient coordination duties.
- Stock examination rooms with supplies and conduct daily inventory of supplies, reporting items that need to be ordered.
- Assist with appointment scheduling in the electronic medical record system.
- Screen calls and determine urgency, the need for appointments, or whether telephone advice is sufficient.
- Assist with completing miscellaneous patient forms, including workers' compensation and disability forms.
- Attend required staff, educational, and other meetings.
- Perform other related duties assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or physician.
- Provide general nursing functions under provider direction, record vital signs and immunizations, obtain patient histories, and provide clinical information and support to providers.
- Educate patients and families about medications, treatments, care, and referrals.
- 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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