Certified Medical Assistant Pediatric Primary Care

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Pediatric Primary Care clinic in Indianapolis, IN. You will support providers during exams, document patient histories, and help maintain organized clinical and administrative workflow.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, recording vitals, transcribing orders, and managing records and inventory to ensure efficient daily operations. A High School diploma or equivalent and a state-appropriate Medical Assistant licensure are required,

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire date or transfer date.
• Medical Assistant licensure required for the state where work is performed.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient examinations, treatments and procedures; maintain sterile treatment rooms.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record medical histories in patient charts.
• Transcribe provider orders for labs, imaging and prescriptions with accurate documentation.
• Manage medical records, clerical tasks and inventory to ensure smooth daily operations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Facility: Ascension Medical Group Clinic
• Department: Pediatric Primary Care
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assist providers with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures while maintaining sterile and organized treatment rooms.
• Streamline clinic workflow by interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and accurately recording medical histories in patient charts.
• Transcribe provider orders for labs, imaging, and prescriptions, ensuring all diagnoses and follow-up instructions are documented with high precision.
• Manage essential administrative duties, including medical record maintenance, clerical support, and inventory management to ensure seamless clinic daily operations.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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