Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the primary care team, provide patient care, assist with procedures, and help maintain patient flow. The role involves obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for visits, and assisting with basic testing and injections, under supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, with BLS certification preferred.

Qualifikationen

• General knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist in urgent and emergent medical situations and prepare emergency equipment.
• Assist provider with patient follow-up, referrals, lab coordination, and patient education materials.
• Manage patient flow and ensure efficient room usage and minimal wait times.
• Prepare and stock patient exam areas and ambulatory equipment; sterilize equipment as needed.
• Document patient care information in the medical record per policies.
• Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for visits.
• Perform basic tests (EKG, urine dipstick, pregnancy tests) and assist with injections.
• Support the provider during medical procedures and other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Medical terminology

Infection control

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Jobbeschreibung

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the primary care team, provide patient care, assist with procedures, and help maintain patient flow. The role involves obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for visits, and assisting with basic testing and injections, under supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, with BLS certification preferred.