Medical Assistant

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting at $18.87/hr

Employment bonus

Adjustment for certified/registered

Work life balance

Behavioral Health Program

Regular supervision for growth

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support residential youth care and clinical services. The role involves coordinating care, administering medications, injections, and blood glucose tests while maintaining accurate documentation.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of clinical experience, and an AAS from an accredited program; certification/registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certification or registration preferred or required.
• An AAS degree from a CAAHEP/AMT-accredited program is preferred.
• 1–2 years of clinical or community experience recommended.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating residential youth care.
• May assist in assessing medical concerns.
• Administer medications and conduct pain reassessments.
• Work interdependently with health care professionals to provide care.
• Accurately complete clinical documentation.
• May provide injections and test blood glucose.

Skills

Clinical experience

21+ years old

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate of Applied Science degree (CAAHEP/AMT)

Certification / Registration

Job description

Medical Assistant - Mishawaka

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin and start making a living making a difference!

Who We Are

Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.

With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.

What We Offer a Medical Assistant

We offer competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities.

• Available shifts:
  • 6am - 2:30pm OR 2p - 9:30pm plus e/o weekends
  • 6am - 9:30am OR 6pm - 9:30pm weekdays
• Minimum rate of $18.87
• Employment bonus (pro-rated by FTE)
• Additional adjustment for certified or registered
• Work life balance
• Behavioral Health Program
• Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills

What You’ll Do as a Medical Assistant

Primary duties:

• Assist in coordinating residential youth care.
• May assist in assessing medical concerns
• Will administer medications and conduct pain reassessments.
• Will work interdependently with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to clients.
• Accurately complete clinical documentation
• May also be required to provide injections and test blood glucose.

Additional duties:

• 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.
• 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 / Registration / Qualified OR
• Associate of Applied Science degree from a CAAHEP or AMT-accredited program preferred.
• 1-2 years of clinical or community experience recommended.
• Must be at least 21 years old.