Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - North

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network’s Gastroenterology Medical Assistant (North) supports ambulatory care by assisting providers during visits and procedures, preparing exam rooms and handling referrals to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires teamwork, excellent communication, and a proactive problem-solving attitude, with duties spanning patient rooming, vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, and EPIC EMR documentation. Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate/certificate from a recognized medical assisting program or equivalent education.
• Medical assistant certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for patient use including cleaning and stocking supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient visits and procedures in ambulatory care.
• Actively participate in network quality initiatives and best practices.
• Room patients and manage efficient flow of provider’s caseload.
• Obtain vital signs, EKGs, and specimen collection as needed.
• Documentation of care in the EPIC EMR system.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Medical assisting certificate or diploma

High School Diploma/GED + 1 year MA experience in past 3 years

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - North

Community Physician Network Indianapolis Northside

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Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting the provider of an ambulatory health care site with facilitation of patient visit and procedures, routine laboratory tests, referrals, and quality outcomes for the population of the practice. As an MA, you will also get to actively participate in Network quality initiatives regarding best practices.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

• Graduate/certificate of completion from a recognized medical assisting program OR a High School Diploma/GED + one year of medical assistant experience in a physician practice within the past three years.
• Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for patient use including required cleaning and stocking of supplies
• Room patients and manage an efficient flow of provider’s caseload
• Obtain necessary vital signs, EKGs, and/or specimen collection
• Documentation of care using the EPIC EMR system
• Perform Point of Care Testing based on patient’s chief complaint and available protocols
• Process referrals and medication refills
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, providers, and staff

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

Community Physician Network Indianapolis Southside

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