Medical Assistant - Full time, 40 hours per week - Bronson Pulmonary Specialists - Clinical Locations: Battle Creek, Paw Paw and Kalamazoo

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and process information in a confidential manner.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors and other staff.
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Able to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time.
• Regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less).
• Assists in lifting and moving patients.
• Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sets up and assists physician with procedures (laceration repair, pap/pelvic, etc.).
• Schedule 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.
• Coordination admissions, referrals, call in prescriptions, etc.
• Stock exam rooms with supplies as needed.
• Conduct day to day inventory of supplies and report items to be ordered.
• Absorb and assist in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required.
• Able to screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments or whether phone advice is sufficient.
• Absorbs and assists in the 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

• 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, or meet eligibility requirements to take CMA/RMA and must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Personal computer skills with EMR experience highly desirable.

Benefits

• External Candidates Only: Up to $1,500.00 Retention Bonus.

Pay

• Variable Time Type Full time.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.