Medical Assistant - Growth, Great Benefits, No Weekends

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Licensure and certification reimburs e

Student loan support

Career development

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

The Medical Assistant at Lutheran Health Network supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

Core duties include taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, handling patient intake, scheduling, insurance verification, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or externship required.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors and requisitions supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

The Medical Assistant at Lutheran Health Network supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

Core duties include taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, handling patient intake, scheduling, insurance verification, and maintaining