Job Details

Medical Assistant – Full Time, 40 Hours per Week

Bronson Internal Medicine, John St., Kalamazoo, MI

Role Overview

The Medical Assistant supports Bronson Internal Medicine by performing clinical and administrative tasks under provider direction. This role includes recording vital signs, assisting with patient assessments, documenting in the EMR, preparing patients for exams and procedures, and supporting providers with daily clinical needs. Team members must demonstrate competency in caring for the patient populations served.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Must meet one of the following:

  • Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

  • CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification

  • Eligibility to take CMA or RMA exam, with certification required within 6 months of hire

• BLS certification within 90 days of hire or transfer

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical skills required for Medical Assistant certification or registration

• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and process information accurately

• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team

• EMR experience preferred, with ability to input and retrieve data

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to build effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and other team members

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• High levels of mental and visual concentration

• Frequent standing and walking

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

• Repetitive or detailed computer work for 40 to 70 percent of the time

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations, including assessments, histories, vital signs, and medication reconciliation

• Document all pertinent information in the patient chart and maintain documentation standards

• Administer treatments as ordered by the provider

• Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, and other lab needs

• Perform basic laboratory tests as directed

• Assist providers with procedures such as laceration repair and pap or pelvic exams

• Schedule tests or procedures in other departments and provide patient instructions

• Coordinate admissions, referrals, and prescription calls

• Maintain exam room supplies and complete daily inventory

• Assist with appointment scheduling in the EMR

• Screen patient calls and determine urgency or need for appointments

• Complete patient forms such as Workers Compensation or Disability

• Attend staff meetings and educational sessions

• Perform other duties as assigned by nurses, practice managers, or physicians

Position Details

• Shift: First shift

• Status: Full time, 40 hours per week

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1,500 for external candidates

• Retention Bonus: $1,500 for external candidates

• Location: Bronson Internal Medicine, 601 John St., Kalamazoo