Medical Assistant

Putnam County Hospital - Greencastle, Indiana; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to assist with patient registration and procedures. Responsibilities include collecting patient information, conducting medication reconciliation, and assisting the healthcare team in various tasks.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Medical Assistant certification. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential for this role, ensuring quality patient care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with office procedures and patient registration.
• Collect and prepare initial patient information.
• Perform medication reconciliation and order tests as required.
• Conduct check-in, check-out, and follow-up procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Integrity

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Allscripts

Epic

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PUTNAM PEDIATRICS AND INTERNAL MEDICINE - GREENCASTLE, IN 46135

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Summary

Assists in both registration and rooming of patients.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists with in office procedures
• Collects vitals, weight, and patient information and completes any initial testing in preparation for provider
• Completes medication reconciliation
• Orders any testing or labs requested by provider
• Completes all Prior Authorizations for tests and surgeries ordered
• Efficiently conducts check-in, check-out, and rescheduling procedures as needed
• Prepare meds for injections
• Call patients with results
• Complete FMLA paperwork
• Maintain stock
• Scan/index medical records
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Years of Related Experience

Less than 1 Year

License/Certificate Required

Yes

Driver's License Required

Yes

Travel Requirements

None

Age Requirement

18+

Job Requirements

• Understanding of completing prior authorizations and other insurance needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
• Abides by all HIPAA guidelines
• Abides by all hospital policies and procedures
• Medical Assistant certification

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn current electronic medical record (Allscripts, Epic)
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances