Medical Assistant – Full-Time (80 hours per pay period) | Floating/Variable Schedule Across Locations (Monday–Friday) | Bronson Internal Medicine – Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

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 and 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 about medications, treatments, care, and referrals, and demonstrates competencies specific to the population served when providing direct patient care. This is a full-time position with 40 scheduled hours per week and a floating, variable schedule across locations, Monday through Friday, on first shift. The position is based at Bronson Internal Medicine in Kalamazoo. 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.
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. A Vocational Coordinator determines eligibility requirements for CMA or RMA within six months.
BLS certification is required 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.
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 and ability to input and retrieve data from the organization’s computerized systems.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain positive customer service and establish effective working relations 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, maintain documentation standards, and review charts before appointments to ensure requested information and documents are available.
Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
Obtain specimens for urine testing and phlebotomy, and perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
Set up and assist physicians with procedures such as laceration repair and Pap/pelvic examinations.
Schedule outside tests or procedures in other departments or facilities, 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 appointment scheduling in the EMR system as required.
Screen calls and determine urgency, 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 assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or a physician.
Provide general nursing functions and clinical information and support to providers under provider direction.
Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatments, care, and referrals.
Maintain patient confidentiality and provide positive customer service.