Medical Assistant

Jobtailor; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Indiana seeks a qualified Medical Assistant to support patient registration, insurance verification, and rooming for examinations. You will perform point-of-care testing and assist providers while maintaining accurate records and clear patient communications.

Requirements include MA certification at hire, BLS, and a high school diploma; prior MA experience is preferred and knowledge of medical terminology is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge required.
• Experience with patient registration and insurance verification preferred.
• Proficiency in vital signs measurement and documentation.
• Familiarity with point-of-care testing procedures.
• Strong communication with patients and staff essential.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance and eligibility.
• Room patients and prepare them for examination.
• Record medical history and vital signs.
• Perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG).
• Assist providers during patient visits and communicate patient needs.
• Process co-pays and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam rooms and front desk areas.
• Manage medical records, documentation, and patient communications.
• Answer phones and respond to patient inquiries.
• Support daily clinic operations including opening/closing duties.

Skills

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Patient Registration

Vital Signs Measurement

Point-of-Care Testing

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program Preferred

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/CCMA/RMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

• Register patients and verify insurance and eligibility
• Room patients and prepare them for examination
• Record medical history and vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.)
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG)
• Assist providers during patient visits and communicate patient needs
• Process co-pays and schedule follow-up appointments
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam rooms and front desk areas
• Manage medical records, documentation, and patient communications
• Answer phones and respond to patient inquiries
• Support daily clinic operations including opening/closing duties

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification is REQUIRED at time of hire
• Accepted certifications include: CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA), CMA – Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA or CHP), RMA – Registered Medical Assistant (AMT, AAH, or ARMA), NCMA – National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT), NRCMA – Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) – required at hire
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program preferred
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 3 years preferred
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient registration, medical history documentation, and point-of-care testing while ensuring effective communication and support during patient visits. Proficient in managing medical records and clinic operations with a strong foundation in medical terminology.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Point-of-Care Testing
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Patient Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Registration
• Medical History Recording
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Co-Pay Processing
• Appointment Scheduling
• Medical Record Management
• Point-of-Care Testing
• Exam Room Maintenance
• Documentation
• Insurance Verification

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

• CCMA
• CMA
• RMA
• NCMA
• NRCMA
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

• Medical Assistant
• Patient Care
• Clinical Operations
• Healthcare