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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeBattle Creek, 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 exam and obtain it 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 personal computer skills, EMR experience is highly desirable, and the ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems.
  • Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality and handle information confidentially.
  • Must be able to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors, and other staff.
  • Must be able to screen calls and determine urgency, appointment necessity, or whether phone advice is sufficient.
  • Must be able to meet the role's physical and sustained-attention demands, including computer work, standing or walking, lifting objects up to 20 pounds, and assisting with lifting or moving patients.

Responsibilities

  • Record vital signs and immunizations, provide 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 regarding medications, treatments, care, and referrals.
  • Prepare patients for examinations by conducting assessments, taking histories and vital signs, reconciling medications, and performing routine hearing, vision, or other testing.
  • Document pertinent information accurately in patient charts, maintain documentation standards, and review charts before appointments to ensure requested items 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, including laceration repair and pap or pelvic procedures.
  • Schedule outside tests or procedures, including x-ray and MRI, and provide patients with appropriate preparation instructions.
  • Coordinate admissions and referrals, and call in prescriptions.
  • Stock examination rooms and conduct daily supply inventory, reporting items that need to be ordered.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments in the EMR system as required.
  • Assist with completing patient forms, including workers' compensation and disability forms.
  • Attend staff, educational, and other required meetings.
  • Perform other related duties assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or the physician.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the 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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