Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Methodist Hospitals; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Indiana seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support the primary care team and help maintain patient flow. You will assist in urgent and routine visits, obtain vitals, perform basic tests, and prep patients for procedures, working closely with physicians and staff.

The role requires strong communication, basic medical terminology knowledge, infection control, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year Medical Assistant experience required.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant credential preferred or required within time frame.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in urgent and emergent medical situations, and obtains and operates emergency equipment.
• Assists provider in assuring patient follow-up processes, i.e., referrals, lab, obtaining patient education materials.
• Assists with management of patient flow ensuring rooms are efficiently utilized and patient wait time is minimized.
• Cleans, prepares, and stocks all patient exam areas and workstations.
• Assists with the maintenance of essential ambulatory equipment, instruments and supplies; assists in the care, cleaning and sterilization of equipment and instruments; and assists in maintaining the inventory of medical supplies.
• Documents patient care information per policies and procedures in the medical record.
• Obtains vital signs, identifies reason for visit and prepares patients for visit.
• Performs basic testing procedures, i.e., EKG, urine dipstick and pregnancy tests, and administers injections as ordered by the physician.
• Prepares and supports patient, and assists the provider with medical procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 year Medical Assistant experience

Job description

Methodist Hospitals in Indiana seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support the primary care team and help maintain patient flow. You will assist in urgent and routine visits, obtain vitals, perform basic tests, and prep patients for procedures, working closely with physicians and staff.

The role requires strong communication, basic medical terminology knowledge, infection control, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.