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

Bronson Healthcare Group•Battle Creek, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under a provider’s direction to perform general nursing functions for a urology practice. The role includes recording vital signs and immunizations, conducting initial patient assessments, obtaining patient histories, and providing 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 appropriate to the patient population served. The position is based at the Medical Office Building at 4441 Capital Ave. in Battle Creek. It is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week (80 hours per pay period).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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. The Vocational Coordinator determines eligibility requirements 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, doctors, 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 input and retrieve data from the organization’s computerized systems.
Ability to maintain positive customer service and establish effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees.

Nice To Haves

EMR experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by conducting assessments, taking histories and vital signs, reconciling medications, and performing routine hearing, vision, or other tests.
Document pertinent information accurately in patient charts, maintain documentation standards, and review charts before appointments to ensure required requests 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 for and assist physicians with procedures, such as laceration repair and pap/pelvic procedures.
Schedule outside tests or procedures, such as X-rays and MRIs, and provide patients with appropriate preparation instructions.
Coordinate admissions and referrals and call in prescriptions.
Stock examination rooms and conduct daily supply inventories, 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 assigned by nurses, the practice manager, or a physician.