Medical Assistant - Full Time, 36 hours per week (three 12 hour shifts per week) - Bronson QuickCare, Kalamazoo, MI

Love where you work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient, and strong. We are driven by positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

About the role

Working under the provider’s direction, this role provides general nursing functions for the practice. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, immunizations, initial patient assessment, obtaining concise patient history, and providing clinical information and support to providers. The position processes and posts information to patient charts, educates patients and families regarding medications, treatments, care, and referrals.

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing (hearing, vision, etc.).
• Document pertinent information in patient charts and maintain documentation standards.
• Review charts prior to appointments to ensure requests and documents are in place.
• Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
• Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed.
• Perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician and accurately document results.
• Set up and assist physicians with procedures (e.g., laceration repair, pap/pelvic exams).
• Schedule outside tests or procedures (e.g., x-ray, MRI) and prepare patients by providing instructions.
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, and prescription calls.
• Stock exam rooms with supplies and conduct inventory as needed.
• Assist in scheduling appointments in the EMR system and screen calls for urgency.
• Complete miscellaneous patient forms (e.g., Worker Compensation, Disability).
• Attend staff, educational, or other required meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by nurses, practice managers, or physicians.

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 obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Knowledge of clinical skills as required with Medical Assistant Certification/Registration.
• Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral team member with healthcare professionals.
• Personal computer skills with EMR experience highly desirable.
• Ability to input and retrieve data from computerized systems.
• Work involves standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (20 pounds or less), and assisting with heavier tasks such as moving patients.
• Must assume minor straining or fatiguing positions and perform fatiguing physical motions.
• Work produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, including sustained periods of concentration on detailed tasks and computer/CRT use (40–70% of the time).

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1,500.00 (external candidates only).
• Retention Bonus: $1,500.00 (external candidates only).

Schedule

• Full time, 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts per week).
• Variable shift.