Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clerical and direct patient care duties under supervision. You will assist physicians, greet patients, handle calls, admit/discharge, and enter data into the EMR.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, CMA/RMA or equivalent certification and prior medical office experience. Spanish is a plus; schedule may include flexible hours and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program or CMA/RMA certification.
• Experience in a medical office is preferred.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and nurse with patient care and minor procedures.
• Answer calls, relay messages, and admit/discharge patients.
• Obtain patient information for records and billing.
• Maintain patient files, charts, and records.
• Preload patient data into the EMR and coordinate calendar
• Schedule procedures and coordinate hospital admissions as needed.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and standard precautions.

Skills

Patient care

Medical office administration

Telephone and scheduling

Data entry / EMR

Spanish (desirable)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

2-year Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clerical and direct patient care duties under supervision. You will assist physicians, greet patients, handle calls, admit/discharge, and enter data into the EMR.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, CMA/RMA or equivalent certification and prior medical office experience. Spanish is a plus; schedule may include flexible hours and on-site work.