Medical Assistant - MA - Lebanon, IN

Witham Health Services; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Witham Health Services in Lebanon, IN seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in an outpatient setting. The role involves data collection, vital signs, and assisting with injections and venipuncture as delegated.

The MA must graduate from an accredited program; diploma or current certification preferred; training provided for qualified candidates. Strong communication within the team and accurate documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program.
• Valid diploma or current certification to practice as a medical assistant; certification preferred.
• Previous work experience is desired but training will be provided for a qualified candidate.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data including recording vital signs (temp, BP, respirations, pulse, ECG).
• Venipuncture/phlebotomy and injections as delegated by the physician.
• Communicate patient needs to the multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Phlebotomy

Injections administration

Patient data documentation

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or certification

Job description

Medical Assistants work under the direct authority of a physician in an outpatient setting. The supervising/delegating physician is responsible for medical assistants in performing tasks delegated by the physician. The medical assistant is also responsible for tasks performed according to specific procedures or as delegated by the physician. These tasks include collection of patient data including recording vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse and electrocardiograms). Other clinical tasks include venipuncture/phlebotomy (per CLIA quality control regulations), administering intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections {including immunizations/vaccinations}. The Medical Assistant is a contributing member to the multidisciplinary health care team and must be able to communicate the needs of the patent/significant others to all disciplines involved in the patient's care.

• Must be a graduate from a medical assistants program.
• Hold a valid diploma or current certification to practice as a medical assistant. Certification preferred.
• Previous work experience is desired but training will be provided for a qualified candidate.

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