Medical Assistant

Healthlinc; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthLinc in Michigan City, IN seeks a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for examinations, administer immunizations, and support clinical and administrative functions. You will work closely with the MA staff and report to the MA Supervisor.

Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with labs, maintaining patient charts, and supporting a wide range of clinical procedures. CPR is required and prior MA experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
• Graduate of an accredited 2-year Medical Assistant associates degree program (not required but highly preferred).
• Ability to pass MA Certification/Registration exam within six months of employment.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of work experience as Medical Assistant (not required but highly preferred).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow HealthLinc policies and procedures.
• Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and greets them.
• Obtains chief complaint and records vital signs.
• Assists with lab requisitions and lab pickup.
• Administers immunizations under supervision.
• Updates and maintains patient charts.
• Answers calls and patient callbacks.
• Performs simple medical procedures and specimen handling.
• Maintains supplies and room cleanliness.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment.
• Maintains vaccine storage temperature controls.
• Conducts medical records requests when needed.
• Supervises or trains students and temporary staff as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

CPR certification

MA certification/registration

EHR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA program graduate

Accredited 2-year MA associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Multi-line phone system

Office equipment operation

Basic computer skills (MS Office, EHR)

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