Certified Medical Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team at a busy clinic. This role is pivotal in ensuring that healthcare teams are well-supported, contributing significantly to patient care and experience. You will perform essential tasks such as monitoring vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with specimen collection. The organization values work-life balance and offers a range of benefits to support your well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and enjoy a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Direct Primary Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Matching 401(k)

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assisting program with BLS certification.
• Experience in patient care and medication administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care and prepare patients for healthcare providers.
• Collect specimens and ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked.
• Support healthcare teams to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Specimen Collection

Medication Administration

Instrument Sterilization

Education

Graduate of medical assisting program

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

From primary to specialty care as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations, with some clinics offering extended hours.

CHI Health has an immediate need to add a Certified Medical Assistant / Medical Assistant (NOT Med Aide / CNA) to our Elkhorn Endocrinology Clinic located at our Elkhorn Clinic!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 730a-4p, No weekends, No holidays & No call!

CHI Health strives to care for you the way you care for your patients. We understand you have personal responsibilities outside of your profession and also care about your well-being.

With you in mind, we offer the following benefits to support your work/life balance:

1. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
2. Direct Primary Plan (No copay, no deductible, and access to CHI Health provider 24/7)
3. Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
4. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
5. Paid Time Off (PTO)
6. Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
7. Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
8. Adoption Assistance
9. Wellness Programs
10. Flexible spending accounts

CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, includes 150+ clinics delivering quality care to patients across Nebraska and southeast Iowa. Our full-service network provides a variety of Primary Care & Priority Care Services, including Family, Internal, Geriatric, and Pediatric Medicine, in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients.

Responsibilities

$5000 Sign On Bonus Offered

Paid out in FULL after 30 days of employment!

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.

Expectations:

1. Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
2. Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.
3. Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
4. Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
5. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
6. Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.
7. Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns timely and appropriately.
8. Ensures safety checklists and quality controls are completed as required and necessary action taken if indicated.
9. Performs other duties within scope of role as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduate of medical assisting program
2. Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
4. High school diploma or equivalent

Pay Range

$17.89 - $24.60 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.