Job Details

Medical Assistant – Full Time, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bronson Family Medicine (Temporarily Mattawan), Kalamazoo**

Overview

The Medical Assistant supports providers by performing clinical and administrative tasks that help deliver high quality, patient-centered care. This role includes recording vital signs, assisting with assessments, documenting patient information, preparing patients for exams and procedures, and supporting providers with treatments and follow-up needs. Team members must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must meet one of the following:

  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

  • CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification

  • Eligibility to take the CMA or RMA exam within six months of hire

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer

• Strong clinical knowledge consistent with Medical Assistant certification or registration

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with patients, providers, and staff

• EMR experience highly desirable

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative care team

Key Responsibilities

• Record vital signs, immunizations, and patient histories

• Assist with initial patient assessments and medication reconciliation

• Document patient information accurately in the EMR

• Prepare patients for exams, tests, and procedures

• Assist providers with treatments and in-office procedures such as laceration repair and pelvic exams

• Obtain and process specimens including urine tests and phlebotomy

• Perform basic laboratory tests as directed

• Schedule tests or procedures in other departments

• Provide patient education and instructions as needed

• Coordinate referrals, admissions, and prescription requests

• Maintain exam room supplies and complete daily inventory

• Screen incoming calls and determine urgency or need for appointments

• Assist with completion of patient forms such as disability or worker compensation documents

• Attend staff meetings and educational sessions

• Perform additional duties as assigned by nurses, providers, or the practice manager

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and repetitive tasks

• Regular lifting of items up to 20 pounds and occasional assistance with heavier tasks

• Sustained computer use requiring attention to detail

Schedule & Details

• Full time

• First shift, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 40 scheduled weekly hours

• Sign-on bonus available for external candidates up to 1,500 dollars

• Retention bonus available for external candidates up to 1,500 dollars

• Cost Center: 7770 Bronson Family Medicine – Centre St. (BMH)