Certified Medical Assistant

The South Bend Clinic; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Bend Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Indiana. The role centers on welcoming patients, performing vital signs, taking health histories and supporting clinicians during exams and basic procedures.

Qualifying candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, have completed a MA program or related health sciences education, and hold active MA certification from AMT, NCCT, NHA, ARMA or AAMA. CPR is required or obtainable after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant program or higher health sciences education or related experience required.
• Active MA certification through AMT, NCCT, NHA, ARMA, or AAMA.
• CPR certification or willingness to become certified upon hire.
• Phlebotomy certification within 90 days of hire may be required.
• Prior MA/CMA/CNA/EMT or 2 years in a medical office assisting with patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with registration, scheduling, vital signs and health history collection.
• Support physicians during examinations, minor office procedures, dressing changes and basic first aid.
• Certified medical assistants may assist with immunizations or injections.
• Assist patients with prescription requests, pharmacy callbacks, provider orders, charting and filing.
• Conduct onsite lab testing including EKG, pulmonary function, blood glucose and urine pregnancy tests.
• Maintain clean, welcoming examination rooms for patient visits.
• Provide excellent customer service reflecting CARE values.
• Some travel to assist other local clinics may be required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or higher in health sciences

MA certification: AMT

MA certification: NCCT

MA certification: NHA

MA certification: ARMA

MA certification: AAMA

CPR certification

Phlebotomy certification within 90 days

Experience as MA/CMA/CNA/EMT or 2 years in medical office

Job description

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Completion of Medical Assistant educational program or higher education courses in health sciences or related experience required

• Several of our clinical specialties including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Family Practice, require active medical assistant certification through one of the following:

• American Medical Technologists (AMT)

• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

• American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

• CPR certification or willing to become certified upon hire required

• May require phlebotomy certification to be completed within 90 days of hire

• Prior experience working as an MA, CMA, CNA, EMT or 2 years of prior experience working in a medical office assisting with patient care

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $21.43-23.63 for a Medical Assistant; Certified or Registered Medical Assistant the base pay range is $22.97-24.57, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Responsibilities

• • Greet patients and assist with registration, scheduling, measuring vital signs and collecting health history

• Provide support to physicians during examinations, minor office surgeries, dressing changes and other first aid procedures

• Certified medical assistants may assist with immunizations or injections

• Assist patients with prescription requests, address pharmacy callbacks, provider orders, update charting and filing

• Conduct onsite lab testing to include: EKG, pulmonary function, blood glucose and urine pregnancy tests

• Maintains clean, warm and inviting examination rooms for patient visits

• Provide excellent customer service exemplifying Duly Health and Care CARE values

• Some travel to assist other local clinics may be required