Medical Assistant - Certified

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is hiring for a full-time medical assistant in South Bend, Indiana. This role is primarily day shift, assisting healthcare providers in direct and indirect patient care. Candidates should be high school graduates or have completed a medical assistant program.

Benefits include competitive compensation, medical coverage, a retirement savings account, and opportunities for professional development such as tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Certification as a medical assistant required within 90 days of hire.
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• 1-3 years experience in a medical or physician office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ambulatory care setting physician with patient care.
• Perform basic medical assisting procedures for patient safety.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clinical skills

Computer skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

One-year medical assistant program

Two-year medical assisting program

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana. Our system includes:

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
• More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Nursing Scholarship opportunities

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 or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CPR certification or able to obtain 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

Contact

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.

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