Medical Assistant

Healthlinc; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthLinc in Indiana is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for examinations, obtain medical histories, take vital signs, and assist providers during visits.

The role includes immunizations, simple procedures, lab processing, chart updates, and coordinating tests. You will answer calls, manage records, maintain supplies, and support training of students and temporary staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
• Graduate of an accredited 2-year Medical Assistant associate degree program (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and obtain chief complaints.
• Take vital signs and record height/weight/temperature as directed.
• Administer immunizations under supervision of a provider.
• Update and maintain patient charts.
• Answer telephone calls and callbacks.
• Perform simple medical procedures (e.g., earwax removal).
• Collect, label, and process specimens per policies.
• Conduct routine tests (BS, UA, pregnancy, strep, TB tests) as ordered.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain sterile technique.
• Maintain room cleanliness and restock supplies.
• Assist with lab requisitions and inventory management.
• Supervise/train students or temporary staff when needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Stress management

Policy compliance

Phone etiquette

MS Office

EHR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

2-year Medical Assistant associates degree (preferred)

Tools

EHR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Medical Assistant, you will prepare patients for examination, administer immunizations, perform simple medical procedures, and perform other administrative and clinical duties. This position works closely with the Medical Assistant staff and will report to the Medical Assistant Supervisor.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares patients for examination:Greets patientsObtains chief complaint from patient.Takes B/P, weight, height, temperature, etc.Assists with laboratory requisitions and assures lab pick-up.Administers immunizations and other injections under the direction of a medical provider.Updates and maintains patient charts.Answers telephone calls and callbacks as instructed by registered nurse or a medical provider.Performs simple medical procedures, such as earwax removal.Identifies unsafe patient environment and discusses situations with the medical provider or designee.Assists medical provider with wide variety of patient care procedures and tests; collects, labels, and processes specimens as required and in accordance with policies and procedures.Performs routine tests (i.e. BS, UA, Pregnancy test, Strep test, blood draws, administering and reading TB tests, etc.) as ordered and/or performs Standing Orders according to established policies and procedures.Cleans and sterilizes equipment/instruments according to established policies and procedures.Maintains room cleaning schedule and restocks examination rooms according to established policies and procedures.Conducts inventory of supplies and equipment for medical office/clinical area as needed or requested.Maintains temperature controls on refrigerator for vaccine storage as required.Calls patients regarding test results.Identifies and draws up medication for immediate verification and use by medical providerWorks on a rotating basis as a Seated MA answering phones, taking off/separating faxes, checks labs for scanning; directing scanner regarding what labs go to which provider;Maintains logs (i.e. medical logs, inventory update, etc.) and records for clinical area.May be required to request medical records from other health care providers.Occasionally supervises and acts as a trainer/preceptor for students and/or temporary staff.Assists the Medical Assistant Supervisor as needed.Relieves and substitutes for other medical assistants in all clinical areas as needed.All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education/TrainingHigh school diploma or equivalentGraduate of a program for Medical AssistantsGraduate of an accredited 2-year Medical Assistant associates degree program (not required but highly preferred)Ability to pass MA Certification/Registration exam within the first six months of employmentCurrent CPR certificationExperienceAt least 1 year of work experience as Medical Assistant (not required but highly preferred)Skills/Job RequirementStrong organizational and time management skillsProven ability to work well in a team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to deal with stressful situations including difficult personalitiesAbility to follow HealthLinc policies and proceduresTechnology SkillsOperate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)DIRECT SUPERVISION:N/AREQUIRED TRAININGS:All assigned Relias trainings