GI Medical Assistant - Great Benefits, Growth & No Weekends

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Extended illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Licensure and certification reimburse-

Student loan support

Recognition programs

Collaborative culture

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Medical Assistant at Lutheran Health Network supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision. You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, facilitate patient intake, and help ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

Qualifications include completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited school (preferred) and 0–1 year experience in a medical practice or externship.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors and requisitions supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Patient care

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Medical Assistant at Lutheran Health Network supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision. You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, facilitate patient intake, and help ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

Qualifications include completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited school (preferred) and 0–1 year experience in a medical practice or externship.