Compassionate Medical Assistant | Patient Care & Procedures

Methodist Hospitals; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Gary, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant under general supervision to support providers and teams, assist with patient care, procedures, and patient flow.

You will interact with internal departments and external partners, obtain vital signs, perform basic tests, assist with procedures, and ensure accurate documentation.

Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, 1 year MA experience, certified or registered MA within 60 days, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year Medical Assistant experience required.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required within 60 days of hire.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Methodist Hospitals in Gary, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant under general supervision to support providers and teams, assist with patient care, procedures, and patient flow.

You will interact with internal departments and external partners, obtain vital signs, perform basic tests, assist with procedures, and ensure accurate documentation.

Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, 1 year MA experience, certified or registered MA within 60 days, and BLS certification.