Full Time - Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Kalamazoo, Portage, and Paw Paw Locations

Bronson Healthcare • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant will work under the provider's direction to provide general nursing functions for the practice. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, immunizations, conducting initial patient assessments, obtaining concise patient histories, and providing various clinical information and support to providers. The role also involves processing and posting information to patient charts, educating patients and families regarding medications, treatments, and care, and managing referrals. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program or CMA/CCMA/RMA certification.
• Meet eligibility requirements to take CMA/RMA and must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Knowledge of clinical skills as required with Medical Assistant Certification/Registration.
• Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors, and other staff.
• Personal computer skills with EMR experience highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work independently and function as an integral team member.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain positive customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing.
• Document pertinent information in patient charts.
• Maintain documentation standards and review charts prior to appointments.
• Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
• Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc.
• Perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
• Accurately document required information in patient charts.
• Set up and assist physician with procedures.
• Schedule outside tests or procedures for patients.
• Prepare patients for tests/procedures by providing appropriate instructions.
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, and call in prescriptions.
• 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.
• Screen calls and determine urgency of appointments.
• Assist in completion of miscellaneous patient forms.
• Attend staff, educational, or other meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1,500.00 for external candidates.
• Retention Bonus: $1,500.00 for external candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED