Full-Time
Medical Assistant
Family Medicine
Updated on 9/13/2026
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Southwest Michigan health system
No salary listed
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In Person
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- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Candidates must either successfully complete an accredited medical assistant program, hold CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification, or meet eligibility requirements to take the CMA or RMA examination and obtain the credential within six months of hire.
- 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.
- The role requires problem-solving, prioritization, clear communication, patient confidentiality, personal computer skills, and the ability to input and retrieve data from computerized systems.
- Candidates must be able to stand or walk frequently, lift light objects up to 20 pounds, assist with heavier patient-lifting tasks, and sustain attention during repetitive or detailed computer and clinical work.
- Record vital signs and immunizations, perform initial patient assessments, obtain concise 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 maintain patient confidentiality.
- Prepare patients for examinations by completing assessments, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine hearing, vision, and other testing.
- Document pertinent and required information in patient charts, maintain documentation standards, and review charts before appointments to ensure requests and documents are in place.
- Administer treatments requested by the physician and obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, and other procedures.
- Perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
- Set up and assist physicians with procedures such as laceration repair and Pap or pelvic examinations.
- Schedule outside tests and procedures, including x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging, and provide patients with appropriate preparation instructions.
- Coordinate admissions and referrals, call in prescriptions, and assist with appointment scheduling in the electronic medical record system.
- Stock examination rooms, conduct daily supply inventories, and report items that need to be ordered.
- Screen calls to determine urgency, appointment necessity, or whether telephone advice is sufficient.
- Assist with patient forms, including workers' compensation and disability forms.
- Attend staff, educational, and other required meetings and perform other related duties assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or physician.
- Work independently and as part of a team with physicians, office staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Electronic medical record experience is highly desirable.
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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