Full-Time

Medical Assistant

Obstetrics And Gynecology

Updated on 9/13/2026

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

No salary listed

Kalamazoo, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Phlebotomy
Inventory Management
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Vital Signs
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requirements
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or certification as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant, or eligibility to take the Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant examination with certification obtained 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.
  • Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills.
  • Clear and effective communication with patients, doctors, and staff.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and process information confidentially.
  • Personal computer skills, electronic medical record experience, and the ability to input and retrieve data from computerized systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as an integral team member with healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to maintain positive customer service and effective working relationships.
  • Ability to perform sustained computer and detailed work, stand and walk considerably, lift objects weighing 20 pounds or less, and assist with lifting and moving patients.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare patients for examinations, including patient assessments, medical 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 required requests and documents are present.
  • 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 and 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, and call in prescriptions.
  • Stock examination rooms with supplies.
  • Conduct daily inventory of supplies and report items that need to be ordered.
  • Assist with appointment scheduling in the electronic medical record system.
  • Screen calls and determine urgency, appointment necessity, or whether telephone advice is sufficient.
  • Assist with completing 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 physicians.
Desired Qualifications
  • Electronic medical record experience is highly desirable.
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Methodist Hospital

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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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