Medical Assistant – Full-Time (80 hours per pay period) | Floating/Variable Schedule Across Locations (Monday–Friday) | Bronson Internal Medicine – Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant provides general nursing functions for the practice. The role includes recording vital signs and immunizations, conducting initial patient assessments, obtaining concise patient histories, and providing clinical information and support to providers. The Medical Assistant processes and posts information to patient charts, educates patients and families about medications, treatments, care, and referrals, and demonstrates competencies specific to the population served when providing direct patient care. This is a full-time role scheduled for 40 hours per week (80 hours per pay period), with a floating/variable schedule across locations, Monday through Friday. It is a first-shift position at Bronson Internal Medicine in Kalamazoo.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must meet one of the following: successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program; CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification; or eligibility to take the CMA/RMA examination, with certification obtained within six months of hire. A Vocational Coordinator determines eligibility requirements for CMA or RMA within six months.
BLS certification 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.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors, and other staff.
Ability to handle information confidentially and maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and as an integral member of a healthcare team.
Personal computer skills; ability to input and retrieve data from the organization’s computerized systems.
Ability to maintain positive customer service and establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

EMR experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations, including assessments, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine hearing, vision, or other testing.
Document pertinent information accurately in patient charts and maintain documentation standards; review charts before appointments to ensure requested items and documents are available.
Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, and other purposes.
Perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
Set up and assist physicians with procedures, such as laceration repair and pap/pelvic examinations.
Schedule outside tests or procedures in other departments or facilities, such as x-rays and MRIs.
Prepare patients for tests and procedures by providing appropriate instructions.
Coordinate admissions and referrals and call in prescriptions.
Stock exam rooms and conduct daily supply inventories, reporting items that need to be ordered.
Assist with appointment scheduling in the EMR system as required.
Screen calls and determine urgency, whether an appointment is needed, or whether phone advice is sufficient.
Assist with completing patient forms, including workers’ compensation and disability forms.
Attend staff, educational, and other meetings as required.
Perform other related duties assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or a physician.
Maintain patient confidentiality and provide positive customer service while working effectively with patients, physicians, office staff, and other healthcare professionals.