Medical Assistant- Full Time Avon Internal Medicine 7:45am-4:45pm

Hendricks Regional Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendricks Regional Health in Avon, IN seeks a Full-Time Medical Assistant to support internal medicine clinics. You will assist with patient intake, vitals, and prep for examinations, while maintaining EMR records and coordinating with the care team.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and solid experience in patient care, triage, and basic clinical procedures. Regular day shift and 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Strong knowledge of patient care and clinical workflows
• Ability to obtain vitals, document in EMR and triage calls
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a clinical setting

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and clinicians with patient intake and exam preparation
• Obtain and record vital signs, weight, and history; document in the medical record
• Perform basic lab tests and prepare specimens as directed
• Maintain clean, stocked clinical spaces and ensure proper infection control

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Patient care

Telephone triage

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Medical Assistant- Full Time Avon Internal Medicine 7:45am-4:45pm### Medical Assistant- Full Time Avon Internal Medicine 7:45am-4:45pmApply: Avon, IN: Full time: Posted Today: R-16909**Job Summary :**To assist in the delivery of health care and patient care management in a clinical capacity. Daily responsibilities of the position are based solely on the needs of the practice at any given time.**Job Description****Essential Responsibilities:**1. Provides directly and through delegation patient care for facility clients.* Maintains knowledge of normal/abnormal parameters that identify clients at risk.* Provides patient care in accordance to standards and guidelines.* Responds to telephone calls and triages appropriately.* Provides patient with reassurance, accurate teaching and direction.2. Ensures efficient delivery of healthcare services throughout the duration of the patient visit.* Ensures that medical records are completed, accurate and updated.* Initiates patient contact and prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs, weight, age, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory, history and chief complaint.* Observes patients with abnormal signs and symptoms, communicates their condition to the physician and documents the same in the medical record.* Ensures patient understanding of physician instruction upon discharge.* Documents patients medical record entries and documents charge information into electronic medical record for billing.3. Assist with testing and treatment procedures under the Physicians supervision.* Assists physician in applying splints and dressings.* Performs and follows through in all indicated orders from physician.* Assists with sample medications and sample medication logs.* Arranges and administers any necessary patient testing or admission. Obtains appropriate referrals required. Retrieves test results as needed and notifies patient.* Assists physician in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.* Obtains appropriate consents before all invasive procedures or immunizations are preformed.* Distributes patient education materials as directed. Assists in patient instruction and ascertains patient understanding regarding treatment and medication usage.* Performs laboratory tests and treatments as prescribed.* Assists in maintaining laboratory log.4. Ensures all patient care areas, equipment and materials are appropriately stocked and maintained.* Maintains and organizes adequate supply of patient education materials.* Orders and maintains required supplies and equipment for clinical care areas ensuring exam rooms are stocked appropriately.* Keep exam rooms clean, free of waste and organized in accordance with cleaning protocol. Ensures that instruments are sterile and equipment is in working order.5. All other duties as assignedPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. **Education and Experience Required:**1. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or accredited Nursing Program.**Work Shift :**7:00am – 5:00pm (United States of America)**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40