Medical Assistant Certified

Ascension; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) match

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Evansville, IN is seeking a Pediatric Support role to assist providers with treatments, interview patients, and document visits. The position operates Monday through Friday during daytime hours in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, preparing examination rooms, performing clerical tasks, and managing supplies while maintaining a safe, clean environment. Licensure requirements include BLS and Medical Assistant credentials with timing specified.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Medical Assistant credential within 90 days of hire; Certified or Registered accepted.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience. *Licensure can substitute.

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatments as ordered by provider under supervision.
• Interview patients, take vitals, and document information.
• Perform basic clerical duties (phones, records, filing).
• Manage supplies and maintain clean environment.
• Transcribe orders and follow up instructions as directed by provider.

Skills

Patient interviewing or history taking

Vital signs measurement

Clerical duties

Education

BLS Provider (within 30 days)

Medical Assistant credential (within 90 days)

High school diploma or 1 year related experience

Job description

• Schedule: Full-time, Days, Monday-Friday

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Evansville, IN
• Facility: St. Vincent Evansville
• Department/Speciality: Pediatrics
• Schedule: Full-time, Days, Monday-Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Certified or Registered both accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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