Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Patient Care

Northshore Health Centers; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthShore Health Centers in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers, perform vital signs, patient screening, and prepare examination rooms in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. You will document results in the patient’s EHR and assist with minor procedures following infection control policies.

Responsibilities include in-house lab testing per CLIA, recording vaccinations in CHIRP, coordinating with patients on follow-up, and maintaining stock and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Required education per Indiana/HRSA guidelines.
• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, LPN, APN or RN licensure required.
• Bilingual ability preferred; two years in healthcare settings preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during exams and minor procedures.
• Document vital signs, chief complaints, medical history, and allergies in the patient chart.
• Prepare examination rooms and equipment and support procedures.
• Maintain infection control and sterile techniques; sanitize instruments.
• Complete laboratory requisitions and handle in-house testing per CLIA; report results accordingly.
• Record vaccinations in Indiana CHIRP database and communicate results to patients.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and patient communications as needed.
• Maintain inventory and infection control standards; attend required trainings.
• Ensure accurate clinical information in the patient’s EHR and follow provider orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

EMR/EHR proficiency

Education

Indiana/HRSA education requirement

Tools

CHIRP database

EHR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NorthShore Health Centers in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers, perform vital signs, patient screening, and prepare examination rooms in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. You will document results in the patient’s EHR and assist with minor procedures following infection control policies.

Responsibilities include in-house lab testing per CLIA, recording vaccinations in CHIRP, coordinating with patients on follow-up, and maintaining stock and safety standards.