Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bronson Primary Care Partners, Richland Pediatrics

Position: Medical Assistant - Part Time 16 hrs/wk - Bronson Primary Care Partners, Richland Pediatrics

Position

Medical Assistant

• Part Time 16 hrs/wk
• Bronson Primary Care Partners, Richland Pediatrics

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Cost Center

7714 Bronson Primary Care Partners

• Richland (BMH)

Qualifications

• 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 required within 90 days of hire/transfer
• Knowledge of clinical skills as required with Medical Assistant Certification/Registration
• Effective problem‑solving and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to process information in a confidential manner
• Clear and effective communication with patients, doctors and other staff
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Positive customer service attitude
• Computer skills with EMR experience highly desirable; ability to input and retrieve data from computerized systems
• Work independently and as part of a team with other healthcare professionals
• Ability to perform tasks requiring mental/visual fatigue, standing, walking, lifting light weights (≤20 lbs), and assisting heavier tasks such as patient lifting

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination including assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing
• Document pertinent information in chart and maintain documentation standards; review chart prior to appointment to ensure requests and documents are in place
• Administer treatments as requested by physician
• Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, and perform laboratory tests as directed by physician
• Set up and assist physician with procedures (laceration repair, pap/pelvic, etc.)
• Schedule outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments such as x‑ray, MRI, etc.
• Prepare patients for tests/procedures by providing appropriate instructions
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, and call in prescriptions
• Stock exam rooms with supplies as needed and conduct day‑to‑day inventory of supplies, reporting items to be ordered
• Assist in scheduling appointments in EMR system as required
• Screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments or if phone advice is sufficient
• Assist in completion of miscellaneous patient forms (Worker Compensation, Disability, etc.)
• Attend staff, educational or other meetings as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned by nurses, practice manager, or physician

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