Full Time - Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Paw Paw, Centre Street, and Kalamazoo clinical locations

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing essential support to healthcare providers, conducting patient assessments, and ensuring high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for recording vital signs, assisting with examinations, and maintaining accurate patient documentation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values positivity and teamwork, and take the next step in your rewarding healthcare career.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Must have personal computer skills with EMR experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of clinical skills as required with Medical Assistant Certification.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Records vital signs, immunizations, and provides initial patient assessment.
• Administers treatments as requested by the physician and documents required information.
• Prepares patients for examinations and coordinates admissions and referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Patient Assessment

EMR Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

CMA/CCMA/RMA Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Full Time - Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Paw Paw, Centre Street, and Kalamazoo clinical locations

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Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Full Time - Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Paw Paw, Centre Street, and Kalamazoo clinical locations

Working under provider’s direction provides general nursing functions for the practice. 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. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• 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 must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Note: Vocational Coordinator to determine eligibility requirements for CMA or RMA within 6 months.
• 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.
• Must be able 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.
• Must have personal computer skills with EMR experience highly desirable and the ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems.
• Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain positive customer service.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment.
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Work which 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, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves 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. 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.
• Document pertinent information in chart.
• Maintains documentation standards and reviews chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place.
• Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
• Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc.
• Performs laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
• Accurately documents required information in patient charts.
• 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.
• Prepares 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.
• 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.
• Assists in completion of misc. patient forms (Worker Compensation, Disability, etc.)
• Attend staff, educational or other meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by nurses, practice manager, or physician.
  
  

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Full time

Sign-On Bonus

External Candidates Only: Up to $1,500.00

Retention Bonus

External Candidates Only, $1,500.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

8700 Bronson Obstetrics And Gynecology - Cent (BMH)

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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