Medical Assistant

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance Program

Regular supervision to grow clinical/\

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Goshen, Indiana, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Goshen Outpatient Services team. You will assist in coordinating care, administer medications, perform phlebotomy, monitor precautions, and work with various health care professionals to provide quality care.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with certification/registration preferred and an AAS from a CAAHEP or AMT-accredited program recommended.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification or registration in a health field preferred.
• Associate of Applied Science degree from a CAAHEP or AMT-accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating care in the Goshen Outpatient department.
• Administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and monitor precautions.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Injections

Blood glucose testing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AAS from CAAHEP/AMT-accredited program

Certification or Registration

Job description

Medical Assistant - Goshen Outpatient Services

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are

Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.

What We Offer a Medical Assistant:

• Start earning PTO the day you start
• Work life balance
• Employee assistance program
• Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills

What You’ll Do as a Medical Assistant:

• Assist in coordinating care in the Goshen Outpatient department.
• Will administer medications, phlebotomy services, precautions monitoring and pain reassessments.
• Will work interdependently with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to clients.
• Knows the organization’s and department's goals.
• Is sensitive to the interrelationships of both people and functions within the department.
• Will follow Meaningful Use measures.
• May also be required to provide injections, test blood glucose and/or draw blood for lab tests.

Customer Contact/Relationships:

• Interacts directly with clients and families.
• Interacts frequently with physicians, and other center employees involved in the case.
• The frequency varies with needs, availability of client, and directives from clinician working with the patient and treatment plan.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Certification or Registration adjustment
• Associate of Applied Science degree from a CAAHEP or AMT-accredited program preferred.
• 1-2 years of clinical or community experience recommended.