Compassionate Medical Assistant - Primary Care Team

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the delivery of primary health care in an internal medicine setting.

Work includes preparing patients for exams, taking histories and vital signs, and assisting physicians with minor procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, and hold CPR certification; prior medical office experience is preferred and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program.
• Previous Medical Office experience preferred.
• Certification or registration as medical assistant (Preferred).
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient histories and vital signs as required.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals, exams, etc.
• Assists with scheduling of tests, X-rays, and treatments.
• Screens telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Takes and delivers appropriate phone messages.
• Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
• Schedules surgical procedures at the hospital and clinic. Schedules H&P appointments if nurse is unavailable.
• Obtains pre-certification for office/hospital surgical procedures and forwards the information to the appropriate physician/nurse.
• Labels and maintains proper storage of specimens and provides them for courier pick-up.
• Works under direction of Staff LPN or RN.
• Assist Physician with Patient testing such as EKG’s, Pap’s, cultures.
• Assist Patient with scheduling of labs and other appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of medical practice

Taking vital signs

Maintaining patient records

Effective communication

Team player

Assist in patient care

Adapt under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the delivery of primary health care in an internal medicine setting.

Work includes preparing patients for exams, taking histories and vital signs, and assisting physicians with minor procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, and hold CPR certification; prior medical office experience is preferred and