Medical Assistant - Bronson Pediatrics

bronsonhg; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500

Retention Bonus $1,500

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Bronson Pediatrics team. You will perform nursing functions under a provider, record vital signs, and educate families about medications and care plans.

Responsibilities include exam prep, charting, specimen handling, and assisting with procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality and collaborating with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certification CMA/CCMA/RMA preferred or eligible within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Under provider direction, perform general nursing functions and take vital signs.
• Document patient histories and educate families on medications, treatments and care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and coordinate with the EMR/charting.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Handle specimens and perform routine tests as directed.
• Assist with procedures and coordinate referrals and tests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assistant program

Certified CMA/CCMA/RMA

Eligible CMA/RMA within 6 months

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Medical Assistant - Bronson Pediatrics

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.

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.
• 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

8404 Bronson Pediatrics - Stadium Dr. (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.