Medical Assistant - OBGYN Office

Hancock Health; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Health in Indiana is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care, entering PMH/PSH, medications and allergies in the EMR, and assist with exams and procedures. You will maintain rooms, prep instruments, collect vital signs, and verify physician orders, while upholding patient confidentiality and high-quality service.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience or equivalent CMA/RMA/LPN credentials, and completion of an accredited medical assisting program.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of recent medical practice experience as CMA/RMA/LPN.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; comfortable with EMR and other office software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; highly organized.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Check patient flow and accompany patients to rooms.
• Chart and relay instructions to patients and families.
• Process forms, referrals, and records requests.
• Assist with minor procedures and specimen collection.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

CMA/RMA/LPN certification

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Email usage

Job description

Qualifications

• Collect and properly input patient PMH, PSH, Medications, and Allergies in EMR.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits.
• Prescription verifications with physician orders

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Collect and properly input patient PMH, PSH, Medications, and Allergies in EMR.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits.
• Check patient vital signs (BP, HR, O2, Temp.).
• Prescription verifications with physician orders

Prerequisite Skills

• Demonstrated communication skills to effectively communicate with management, providers, and patients.
• Operational knowledge of telephones, fax machines, postage machines, and other office equipment.
• Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation and create a positive work environment for team members.
• Demonstrate a functional and technical understanding of applicable scheduling and billing software, Intranet and Internet usage, Excel/Word software, E-mail Usage and Web-based applications. Required to check e-mail daily and use as a source of internal and external communication. Required to understand and utilize electronic medical record technology.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

The following list describes the essential duties of this role. Individuals in this role may not perform these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include advising business manager of the need to send medical records, receives medical records that have been requested; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment per department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer per scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies except for vaccines; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that within scope of practice as described by nurse practice act, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs ; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipuncture; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Mandatory License/Registration/Certification

• CPR

Certification/License

• Certification to work in a clinical role providing direct patient care required. LPN must possess active current Indiana licensure.
• BLS certification thru the American Heart Association (AHA) and TB certification thru the American Lung Association (ALA) preferred.

Additional Licensure/Credential Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) not required, but must have active license within the state of Indiana.
• Medical Assistants must have graduated from a medical assisting program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.
  • Three to five years of recent experience working in a medical practice as a certified medical assistant, RMA, or LPN.
  • Must be proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel), self-disciplined, energetic, and passionate.
  • Should be highly organized and be well-developed in oral and written communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• AAMA-CMA

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