Medical Assistant Urology; per

Title

Full‑Time Medical Assistant Urology (80 hours per pay period) – Variable Schedule (between 7:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday)

Bronson Urology & Continence Specialists, BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo

First Shift

Full time

External Candidates Only:
Up to $1,500.00

External Candidates Only, $1,500.00

40

8191 Bronson Urology And Continence Specialis (BMH)

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• CMA, CCMA, or RMA certified.
• Meet eligibility requirements to take CMA or RMA and must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must meet one of the following:
  Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program, CMA/CCMA/RMA certified, Eligibility to take CMA/RMA and obtain it within 6 months of hire,
  
  Note:
  
  Vocational Coordinator determines eligibility 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 and confidentiality skills.
• Clear and effective communication with patients, doctors, and staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with other healthcare professionals.
• Personal computer skills with EMR experience highly desirable; ability to input and retrieve data from the organization’s computerized systems.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Positive customer service orientation.
• Effective working relationships with physicians, office staff, and employees.
• Highest level of confidentiality maintained.
• Physical ability to perform tasks that produce mental/visual fatigue, standing or walking, lifting light‑weight objects and assisting heavier tasks.
• Physical stamina for repetitive tasks requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods.
• Precise documentation and chart review prior to appointments.
• Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
• Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc.
• Perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
• Accurately document required information in patient charts.
• Assist physician with procedures (e.g., laceration repair, pap/pelvic).
• Schedule outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments (x‑ray, MRI, etc.).
• Prepare patients for tests/procedures with appropriate instructions.
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, and prescription calls.
• Stock exam rooms with supplies as needed.
• Conduct day‑to‑day inventory of supplies and report items to be ordered.
• Schedule appointments in the EMR system.
• Screen calls and determine urgency or need for appointments.
• 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.

• Prepare patients for examination including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing of hearing, vision or other.
• Document pertinent information in chart.
• Maintain documentation standards and review chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place.
• Administer treatments as requested by the physician.
• Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc.
• Perform laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
• Accurately document required information in patient charts.
• Set up and assist physician with procedures (laceration repair, pap/pelvic, etc.).
• Schedule outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments of facilities such as x‑ray, MRI, etc.
• Prepare patients for tests/procedures by providing appropriate instructions.
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, call in prescriptions, etc.
• Stock exam rooms with supplies as needed.
• Conduct day‑to‑day inventory of supplies and report items to be ordered.
• Assist in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required.
• Able to screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments or whether 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.