Medical Asstistant, MGM MC KAL, Full-Time Days in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant for Beacon Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI.

Type: Full-Time/FTE 1.00 (40 hrs/wk)
Shift: Days
Shift Details: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna

• Life Insurance

• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Shift Differentials

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

• Clinical Ladder Program

• Local and National Discounts

• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Beacon Kalamazoo  

Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women’s health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation therapy services

What You’ll Do

A Medical Assistant reports to the Practice Manager and works under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and Office Supervisor. The Medical Assistant performs various clerical and patient care duties under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures. Your responsibilities include assisting the physician in support of medical care, answering the telephone, admitting and discharging patients, and performing data entry.

Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Receives and greeting all patients and visitors in a professional manner and providing all reasonable assistance.
• Receives telephone calls, taking and relaying messages accurately.
• Obtains information from the patient to accurately complete the patient record for payment information, computer input, etc.
• Maintains patient files, charts, and records.
• Records medical history.
• Prepares patient for examination.
• Assists physician and/or nurse with minor emergency or surgical procedures.
• Performs routine laboratory and EKG tests as ordered and collecting specimens for the lab.
• Administers and recording medication and injections as ordered.
• Interprets physician's instructions to patients and providing instruction to patients.
• Checks and maintaining supply of stock to exam rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Schedules office or hospital procedures.
• Prepares procedure orders and accompanying data to be sent to the hospital for inpatient/outpatient studies.
• Arranges for hospital admissions and providing all necessary information to the nursing staff at the hospital.
• Triage patient calls to determine urgency and direct patient care.
• Manages and adjusting medication dosage under the direction of a physician and following up on patient compliance.
• Manages patient refills and ensuring that medications are dosed correctly, and patient is taking them according to provider instructions.
• Preloads patient information into the EMR- including diagnostic testing, health maintenance, and past surgical history.
• Maintains physician calendar in outlook and coordinating that with the schedule in ProPM.
• Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department.
• Attends required meetings and participating in committees as requested.
• Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings and educational programs as approved.
• Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must be a Certified or Register Medical Assistant through successful completion of a Certification Exam or through successful completion of an approved two-year Medical Assistant Program and successful completion of a Certification Exam. You will have previous medical office experience. The ability to speak and write Spanish is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• Must be Certified or Register Medical Assistant through either (1) successful completion of a Certification Exam or (2) through successful completion of an approved two-year Medical Assistant Program and successful completion of a Certification Exam.
• Previous medical office experience.
• Able to speak and write Spanish is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in performing patient care procedures, observations, treatments and techniques utilized by facility.
• Requires ability to perform vena puncture.
• Demonstrates high level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary to consistently receive and greet visitors, clients, and staff members in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates well developed communication skills to communicate effectively and clearly to a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Requires knowledge of billing, office procedures and computer skills.
• Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to solve patient problems and interpret data.
• Promotes collaboration and innovation in the clinical services to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to improving health care delivery and the quality of patient care.
• Requires ability to perform EKG's and other procedures applicable to the practice (e.g., treadmills).

Working Conditions

• Works in a physician office environment.
• May require lifting or positioning of patients.
• Flexible hours and work schedule required.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs, lift at least 50 pounds, to position/lift patients of various sizes and weights, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Beacon Way

Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

Values: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.