Medical Assistant - Full Time, 40 hrs/wk - Bronson Neurosurgery - Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant provides general nursing functions for a neurosurgery practice. The role records vital signs and immunizations, performs initial patient assessments, obtains concise patient histories, and provides clinical information and support to providers. The Medical Assistant processes and posts information to patient charts, educates patients and families regarding medications, treatments, and care, and coordinates referrals. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift at Bronson Neurosurgery in Kalamazoo. It requires sustained attention to detailed and repetitive work, often using a personal computer or CRT for 40–70 percent of the time. The work also involves considerable standing or walking, regularly lifting light objects of 20 pounds or less, assisting with heavier tasks such as moving patients, and some fatiguing positions and motions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet at least 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 for CMA or RMA within six months.
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 skills and the ability to handle information confidentially and maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff.
Ability to work independently and as an integral member of a team of healthcare professionals.
Personal computer skills and the ability to enter and retrieve data from the organization’s computerized systems.
Excellent verbal and communication skills and the ability to provide positive customer service.
Ability to 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 information and documents are in place.
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 such as laceration repair and pap/pelvic procedures.
Schedule outside tests or procedures, including x-rays and MRIs, 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 as required.
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 meetings as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or a physician.