INHS Certified Medical Assistant

Centerstone; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerstone Health Services in Indiana seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurse practitioners and PAs. The role includes room preparation, patient care, injections, specimen collection and EMR documentation.

The position requires travel to Connersville and Richmond locations from Grogan Family Practice. Candidates should complete an accredited Medical Assistant program; Nursing Assistant certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Graduate of Nursing Assistant program preferred.
• Certification from an Accredited CMA program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms and instruments.
• Administer injections and collect specimens.
• Document vital signs and lab results in EMR.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient communications.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical support

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Education

Completion of accredited MA program

Nursing Assistant program preferred

Job description

Centerstone Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike and is rapidly growing to serve people in multiple counties across south central and eastern Indiana. We are dedicated to providing affordable and accessible, high quality, integrated healthcare to those most in need in our communities. Our vision is to inspire and build healthy lives through superior care, collaboration, and the reduction of barriers for those we serve. This proves to be a rewarding opportunity. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone Health Services team!JOB DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY OF POSITIONAssists Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses. Prepares examination rooms. Prepares patients for examinations. Processes charts. Assists Office Professionals with clerical duties. Home location will be Grogan Family Practice. Position will be required to travel to other Connersville and Richmond locations as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCompletes and records the following types of tasks in the Centerstone Health Services’ EMR:Patient vital signsSpirometry readingsAdministers EKGsAssists with office proceduresAdministers injections and vaccinesDraws and processes blood and lab specimensRenders basic first aid when necessaryEnsures that all data elements are captured in each patient visitAssists physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with examinations of patients; assist patients.Supplies management (ordering and stocking of examination rooms/clinic area); sterilize instruments; clean examination rooms.Prepares patient information and process related paperwork.Follows guidelines and procedures set by both the Medical Director and the CHS Quality Assurance (QA) Team.Responsible for direct patient communications regarding:Lab resultsFuture appointmentsHospital admissionsReferral appointmentsAble to answer patient questions or direct them to the proper resources whether in person or over the phone.May be called upon to serve on committees, work groups or other bodies as assigned.Performs clerical duties, including filing, as needed.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESEffectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.Ability to assess and chart accurate information by using equipment listed below.Ability to provide basic nursing care.Knowledge of medical field, terminology, and nursing procedures.Clerical skills.QUALIFICATIONSEducation LevelCompletion of an accredited (MA) Medical Assist program. Graduate of accredited Nursing Assistant Program preferred.Years of ExperienceCompletion of competency skills check list prior to performing tasks independently.Required Certification/LicensureCertification from an Accredited CMA program is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStanding - 20%Sitting - 80%Squatting - occasionalDriving - occasionalKneeling - occasionalLifting - occasionalBending - occasionalDISCLAIMERThe duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Time Type:Full timePay Range:$15.75-$22.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:Medical, dental, and vision health coverageFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts403b retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and ten paid holidaysAD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)Employee Resource GroupsContinuing education opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCenterstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.