Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses with patient care and clerical tasks. Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, collecting information, and preparing patients for exams.

The role requires prior MA experience or MA certification, with Spanish language ability preferred. The position involves EMR data entry, lab work, and assisting with procedures in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or completion of a two-year Medical Assistant program with certification.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Spanish language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and nurse with patient care and minor procedures.
• Perform routine clerical duties: greet patients, answer calls, schedule appointments.
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical history.
• Conduct routine lab tests and EKGs; collect specimens for lab.
• Enter data into the EMR and maintain patient records.
• Manage patient refills, medication dosing under physician guidance.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical duties

EMR

Outlook/ProPM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant or two-year MA program + exam

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses with patient care and clerical tasks. Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, collecting information, and preparing patients for exams.

The role requires prior MA experience or MA certification, with Spanish language ability preferred. The position involves EMR data entry, lab work, and assisting with procedures in a clinical setting.