Medical Assistant - Full Time, 40 hours per week - Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists - Kalamazoo

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.
• Document pertinent information in chart. Maintains documentation standards and reviews chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place.
• Set up and assist 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.
• Prepare patients for tests/procedures by providing appropriate instructions. Coordinate 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 lifting and moving patients. Assist in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required.
• Screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments or whether phone advice is sufficient. Assists in completion of misc. patient forms (Worker Compensation, Disability, etc.).
• Attend staff, educational or other meetings as required.
• Perform 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 organizational skills.

Benefits

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

Pay

• First Shift, Full time

Schedule

• Full time