Medical Assistant - 40 hrs/week - Hand & Elbow Surgery - Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Medical Assistant position is for Hand & Elbow Surgery in Kalamazoo, working 40 hours per week. The role involves providing general nursing functions under the direction of a provider, including recording vital signs, performing initial patient assessments, obtaining patient history, and providing clinical information and support. Responsibilities also include processing and posting information to patient charts, educating patients and families, and demonstrating competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program
CMA/CCMA/RMA certified
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.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and process information in a confidential manner.
Must be able 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.
Must have personal computer skills with EMR experience highly desirable and the ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems.
Must have 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

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.