Medical Assistant - Part time, 24 hours/week - Bronson QuickCare - 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.
• 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.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and process information in a confidential manner.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors and other staff.
• Ability to maintain positive customer service.
• Able to establish effective working relations with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment.
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• 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 of 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.
• Absorbs minor straining or fatiguing positions and performs some fatiguing physical motions.
• Absorbs considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients.
• Able to screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments or whether phone advice is sufficient.
• Able to assist in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required.
• Able to assist 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.

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

Benefits

External Candidates Only: Up to $750.00 Retention Bonus

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Part time