Medical Assistant - Full Time, 40 hours per week - Bronson Internal Medicine - John St., Kalamazoo, MI

Responsibilities

• Records vital signs, immunizations, provides initial patient assessment, obtains concise patient history, and provides various clinical information and support to providers.
• Processes and posts information to patient’s chart, educates patients and families regarding medications, treatments and care, and referrals.
• Administers treatments as requested by the physician. Obtains specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc. Performs laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
• Accurately documents required information in patient charts. Prepares patient for examination including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing of hearing, vision or other.
• Documents pertinent information in chart. Maintains documentation standards and reviews chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place.
• Sets up and assists physician with procedures (laceration repair, pap/pelvic, etc.). Schedules 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. Coordinates admissions, referrals, call in prescriptions, etc.
• Stocks exam rooms with supplies as needed. Conducts day-to-day inventory of supplies and reports items to be ordered.
• Aids in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required. Screens calls and determines urgency, necessity of appointments or whether phone advice is sufficient. Assists in completion of miscellaneous patient forms (Worker Compensation, Disability, etc.).
• Attends staff, educational or other meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by nurses, practice manager, or physician.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and process information in a confidential manner.
• 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.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Personal computer skills with EMR experience highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be eligible to take CMA/RMA within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment.
• Personal computer skills with EMR experience.
• Confidentiality and patient care knowledge.

Benefits

• Up to $1,500.00 Retention Bonus for external candidates.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Full time.