Medical Assistant – Full-Time (80 hours per pay period)| Urology Specialist – Battle Creek

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant provides general nursing functions for the practice. The role records vital signs and immunizations, conducts initial patient assessments, obtains patient histories, and provides clinical information and support to providers. The Medical Assistant processes and posts information to patient charts, educates patients and families about medications, treatments, and care, and coordinates referrals. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. This is a full-time position at Bronson Urology Specialists in Battle Creek, scheduled for 40 hours per week (80 hours per pay period). External candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 and a $1,500 retention bonus.

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. A 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, verbal, and communication skills; ability to communicate clearly 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, and to establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees.
Personal computer skills; ability to input and retrieve data from the organization’s computerized systems.
Ability to maintain positive customer service.

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 in place.
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 procedures.
Schedule outside tests or procedures, such as X-rays and MRIs, with other departments or facilities.
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 inventory; report items that need to be ordered.
Assist with scheduling appointments in the EMR system as required.
Screen calls and determine urgency, whether an appointment is necessary, 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 the physician.
Provide general nursing functions and clinical support under a provider’s direction, including recording vital signs and immunizations, obtaining patient histories, and educating patients and families.