Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in a physician practice setting. The role involves preparing patients, administering injections, conducting lab tests and EKGs, and coordinating testing and appointments.

The CMA will maintain clinical areas, assist with documentation, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while training other staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus completion of a qualified Medical Assistant course.
• Preferred: 1+ year of medical office experience.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and assist physician with injections and immunizations; perform lab testing and EKGs.
• Arrange diagnostic testing, specialist appointments and hospital admissions.
• May perform phlebotomy, injections, immunizations, venipuncture, wound care; measure vital signs.
• Conduct telephone triage and coordinate with nurses/physicians as needed.
• Maintain waiting and examination rooms and assist with supplies management.
• Support management decisions and participate in performance improvement activities; train other Medical Assistants.

Skills

Critical thinking

Medical knowledge

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant coursework

Tools

EKG equipment

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Riverview Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in a physician practice setting. The role involves preparing patients, administering injections, conducting lab tests and EKGs, and coordinating testing and appointments.

The CMA will maintain clinical areas, assist with documentation, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while training other staff as needed.