Medical Assistant - Full Time, 40 hours per week - Bronson OB/GYN & Midwifery Specialists- Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant, working under the direction of a provider, performs general nursing functions for the practice. This includes recording vital signs, administering immunizations, conducting initial patient assessments, and obtaining concise patient histories. The role also involves providing clinical information and support to providers, processing and posting information to patient charts, and educating patients and families on medications, treatments, care, and referrals. Employees in this direct patient care role 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 certified OR Meet eligibility requirements to take CMA/RMA and must be obtained within 6 months of hire
BLS certification is 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.
Ability to process information in a confidential manner.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors and other staff.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals.
Personal computer skills.
Ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain positive customer service.
Ability to establish effective working relations with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment.
Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

EMR experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

Provides general nursing functions for the practice under provider’s direction.
Records vital signs.
Records immunizations.
Provides initial patient assessment.
Obtains concise patient history.
Provides various clinical information and support to providers.
Processes and posts information to patient’s chart.
Educates patients and families regarding medications, treatments and care, and referrals.
Prepares patient for examination including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing of hearing, vision or other.
Document pertinent information in chart.
Maintains documentation standards and reviews chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place.
Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc.
Performs laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
Accurately documents required information in patient charts.
Set up and assist physician with procedures (laceration repair, pap/pelvic, etc.).
Schedule outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments of facilities such as x-ray, MRI, etc.
Prepares patients for tests/procedures by providing appropriate instructions.
Coordinate admissions, referrals, call in prescriptions, etc.
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 as required.
Able to screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments or whether phone advice is sufficient.
Assists in completion of misc. patient forms (Worker Compensation, Disability, etc.)
Attend staff, educational or other meetings as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned by nurses, practice manager, or physician.