Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Innovative Hematology, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Not-for-profit organization benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis is seeking a Medical Assistant to facilitate patient care in the clinic. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, administering medications, and assisting with procedures. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in healthcare, and certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred. This role includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience required.
• GED or High School diploma required.
• Certified Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree preferred; CCMA or RMA preferred.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Check in and prepare patients for examination.
• Administer medications and document in EMR.
• Assist with procedures including bone marrow biopsy.
• Complete Quality Assurance checks.

Skills

Patient care facilitation

Venipuncture/phlebotomy

Medication administration

Quality assurance

Electronics medical record management

Education

GED or High School diploma

Certified Medical Assistant diploma

Job description

What You Will Do

The Medical Assistant is responsible for facilitating the flow of patient care in the clinic in an organized, efficient manner.

• Check in, prepare patients for examination, manage patient flow, discharge from clinic and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Perform vital signs, review medications, allergies and update information within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous medications following verification of drug, dose, method of administration, special precautions needed (R.I.C.E) by RN and document in EMR.
• Administer non-opioid oral medications following verification of drug, dose, any special precautions needed by RN and document in EMR.
• Assist with procedures including but not limited to bone marrow biopsy and IUD placement and removal.
• Perform venipuncture/phlebotomy and specimen processing if needed.
• Discontinue intravenous catheters.
• Complete INR finger sticks and report results to INR management team.
• Fax slide sheet; file slides in microscope room; notify providers.
• Maintain linens, exam room supplies, and snack inventory.
• Manage sharp containers and red bag waste.
• Maintain oxygen supply.
• Complete Quality Assurance checks: eyewash station, refrigerator logs, emergency kit supplies.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• GED or High School diploma required.
• Certified Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree preferred; CCMA or RMA preferred.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance required. Occasional travel is a requirement of this role.
• All IHI employees are expected to enable multi-factor authentication via their personal smart phone/smart device in order to access IHI systems as a requirement of the role.

Benefits

IHI is a not-for-profit program based in Indianapolis and offers a competitive salary and benefit package. IHI is the only federally designated comprehensive hemophilia program in Indiana and serves the entire state through services available in Indianapolis and at outreach clinics.

IHI is a leader in hemophilia care, education and clinical research and has a dedicated on-site multidisciplinary staff to ensure availability of a wide range of required services.

Our center has more than 70 clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, thrombosis and more.

Innovative Hematology Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.