Medical Assistant: Fast Care - Part time, 24 hours per week - Kalamazoo

Bronson Methodist Hospital; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo seeks a part-time Medical Assistant for the Fast Care clinic. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, documenting in charts, and assisting with procedures under supervision. It requires computer literacy, EMR experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

You will support physicians and staff, manage patient flow, and ensure confidentiality while delivering quality care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program
• CMA/CCMA/RMA certification is required
• Eligibility to take CMA/RMA within 6 months of hire must be obtained

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for examinations with history, vitals and routine tests
• Document pertinent information in patient charts
• Administer treatments as requested by physician
• Input and retrieve data in EMR
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide excellent customer service
• Work independently while collaborating with physicians and staff

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification

CMA/RMA eligibility within 6 months

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Location

Kalamazoo-6220 West Main St. - Medical Office Building

Title

Medical Assistant: Fast Care - Part time, 24 hours per week - Kalamazoo

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 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

Variable

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Cost Center

7687 Bronson QuickCare (BMH)