Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Growth Path

Community Health Systems; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Student loan support

Licensure and certification reimburse-

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Community Health Systems in Bluffton, IN supports clinical and administrative functions under a medical provider's supervision. You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, manage patient intake, and help ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service.

The role requires 0-1 years of medical practice experience or externship, familiarity with medical terminology, and proficiency with electronic health records.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques
• Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service
• Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges
• Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Medical office procedures

Patient care techniques

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Medical terminology

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Critical thinking

Age-specific care

Tools

Medical record systems

Job description

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Community Health Systems in Bluffton, IN supports clinical and administrative functions under a medical provider's supervision. You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, manage patient intake, and help ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service.

The role requires 0-1 years of medical practice experience or externship, familiarity with medical terminology, and proficiency with electronic health records.