Medical Assistant - Full time, 40 hours per week - Bronson Primary Care Partners - Battle Creek

Bronson Healthcare Group•Battle Creek, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant performs general nursing functions for the practice. The role records vital signs and immunizations, conducts initial patient assessments, obtains concise patient histories, and provides clinical information and support to providers. It 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.

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. The Vocational Coordinator determines eligibility.
BLS certification 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 and communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors, and 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 and ability to enter and retrieve data in organizational computer systems.
Ability to maintain positive customer service and establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees.
Ability to perform work requiring sustained alertness and concentration, including interactive, repetitive, or detailed tasks and computer or CRT use.

Nice To Haves

EMR experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by conducting assessments, obtaining 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 documents are available.
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/pelvic procedures.
Schedule outside tests or procedures in other facility departments, such as X-ray or MRI, and prepare patients by providing appropriate 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.
Screen calls and determine urgency, the need for an appointment, or whether phone advice is sufficient.
Assist with completing patient forms, including workers’ compensation and disability forms.
Attend staff, educational, and other required meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or a physician.