Medical Assistant - Certified/Registered (Turning Point-Kokomo)

The Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health center dedicated to making a difference in the community. As a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in patient care, from rooming patients to assisting with procedures. This position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the health of diverse populations. With competitive benefits, including generous vacation time and a supportive team-based approach, this is an opportunity to invest in your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and be part of a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

RETENTION BONUS

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Generous vacation time

401K plan and match at 6%

Paid life insurance plans

Work anniversary recognition

Qualifications

• CMA or RMA certification required.
• 3 years experience in ambulatory care preferred.
• Knowledge of standard lab and medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Assist provider with patient procedures.
• Ensure accurate chart documentation in EHR.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)

Medical Assistant Registration (RMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Care

Data Collection and Entry

Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate from accredited ABHES or CAAHEP Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Laboratory Equipment

VFC

CHIRP

VOMS

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Medical Assistant - Certified/Registered (Turning Point-Kokomo)

Welcome to Jane Pauley Community Health Center! We are seeking a qualified CMA or RMA to join the Turning Point team.

Our competitive employment offerings include:

Have Balance: Investing in YOU

• RETENTION BONUS
• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Generous vacation time
• 401K plan and match at 6%
• Paid life insurance plans
• Work anniversary recognition

Be Supported: A Team-Based Approach

• A support structure to care for diverse patient populations
• Opportunities to grow your skills, while improving our organization
• Direct access to and communication with executive leadership

Change Lives: Caring for Our Communities

• Federal and grant funding to help those who need it most
• Key partnerships with major health systems and local groups
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in meeting needs of our patients and employees

Job Summary: Certified / Registered Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant will room patients, obtain vitals, perform EKG's, triage, coordinate referrals, administer injections, assist the Physician or Advanced Practice Provider with minor procedures and other duties as assigned.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Properly prepares exam rooms for patient care by ensuring the room is properly stocked and cleaned.
• Triages patient phone calls, reviews patient test results, handle pharmacy calls, and reviews patient medications.
• Rooms patients, checks vital signs, and assesses patient needs to communicate with provider.
• Assists provider with patient procedures as directed by the provider.
• Communicates effectively both written and orally with patients, patients’ families, coworkers, and other outside entities.
• Completes routine forms for patients as appropriate.
• Ensures chart documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is correctly completed in timely manner.
• Performs point-of-care lab tests as directed by provider, prepares specimens, operates and calibrates laboratory equipment, and maintains laboratory documentation in accordance with CLIA standards and practice specific protocols.
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) or Registration (RMA)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required graduate from accredited ABHES or CAAHEP Medical Assistant program
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures.
• Requires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills.
• Three (3) years of experience in an ambulatory care setting (preferred)
• Proficiency with VFC, CHIRP, and VOMS strongly preferred

More about Jane Pauley Community Health Center:

Join a rewarding place to make a difference.

Working at Jane Pauley Community Health Center (JPCHC) is more than a job. It is a place to achieve work-life balance and join a collaborative team that makes a direct impact on our local communities in Central Indiana.

Our mission as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is to promote a healthy community through the provision of accessible, respectful, and integrated healthcare with local partners to any and all individuals and families, regardless of insurance status. It is for this reason Indy’s own Emmy-winning TV news personality Jane Pauley lends her name to our organization. Today, we are experiencing exciting growth to which you can lend your talents!

Invest your skills in changing lives and let us invest in you! Thank you for considering being part of our passionate team.