Medical Assistant - Certified

IHA; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits day one

Employer 401(k) match

No mandatory overtime

CEU support

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, IN seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care providers on a day shift. The role involves direct and indirect patient care and basic medical assisting procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; 1-year MA program or 2-year accredited MA program; CPR within 60 days; 1–3 years' experience in a medical/physician office is preferred. Benefits begin day one with a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and basic computer skills is expected.
• Certification/registration as a medical assistant preferred; CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist ambulatory care physicians with direct and indirect patient care.
• Perform basic medical assisting procedures to ensure patient comfort, safety and care.
• Support medical office operations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One-year medical assistant program

Accredited two-year medical assistant program

Tools

Medical office software

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

• Sign on Bonus* $2500.00

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

• At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What We Offer

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• NO mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

Job Summary

• Assists the ambulatory care setting physician or other professional healthcare provider with the administration of direct and indirect patient care. Performs basic medical assisting procedures necessary to provide for care, comfort and safety of patients.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent and/or graduate of (1) a one-year medical assistant program (2) an accredited two-year medical assisting program. Previous experience/training in general medical office skills and procedures. Proficient/knowledgeable in medical terminology.
• Licensure: Certification and/or registration as a medical assistant through AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA is preferred upon hire, and must be obtained within 90 days of hire. CPR certification is required within 60 days of hire.
• Experience: One to three years' experience in a medical or physician office preferred. Basic business office, clinical skills, and computer skills preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.