Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care

Ascension Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension Medical Group Clinic in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers during exams and procedures, maintain sterile treatment rooms, and document patient histories. You will transcribe orders, manage medical records, and assist with daily clinic operations in a busy Primary Care setting.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma or equivalent with Medical Assistant certification and BLS, and are available for full-time hours. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BLS within 1 month (hire date).
• MA certification required within 3 months of hire; certified or registered accepted.
• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record medical histories in charts.
• Transcribe provider orders for labs, imaging, and prescriptions with precise documentation.
• Manage administrative duties including medical records, clerical support, and inventory for clinic operations.

Skills

Medical assisting

Vital signs

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, IN

• Facility: Ascension Medical Group Clinic

• Department: Primary Care

• Schedule: Monday - Friday between the hours of 7am-5pm | Start time no later than 8:30am

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

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Certified or Registered both accepted.

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.

Additional Preferences

• Primary Care experience preferred (3 years)

• Pediatric experience preferred

• Geriatric experience preferred

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 19.65

Max Salary 26.34