Medical Assistant - Occupational Health, Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Powers Health; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Powers Health Medical Group – Office at Occ Health - USS in Gary, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Occupational Health clinic. The role supports the Provider with patient care, visits and procedures in a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities may include front desk duties such as scheduling, phone work, and supplies ordering, and, if applicable, phlebotomy tasks like blood and urine collection and specimen processing.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required OR active current certification as a Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant required
• Six months previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Must maintain current CPR certification (TB certification may be required for specific offices)
• Basic understanding of medical documentation and terms; ability to spell accurately; able to accurately record information
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation
• Completes annual skill validation as well as safety and infection control procedures
• Excellent attitude, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities necessary to interact with patients, family members, physicians, and other hospital associates

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Provider, performs patient care services and assists with visits and procedures.
• May perform front desk duties including telephone work, patient scheduling and ordering supplies.
• If applicable, phlebotomy responsibilities including collection and processing of specimens such as blood, urine, pap smears, cultures, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or CMA/RMA certification

6 months Medical Assistant experience preferred

Job description

Medical Assistant - Occupational Health, Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Job ID 53159

Powers Health Medical Group · Office at Occ Health - USS

Gary , IN

Full-time , Days , 7:30AM-4:00PM M-F

Hours/Pay Period: 80

FTE: 1

Position: Medical Assistant - Clinic

Location: Gary

Specialty: Occupational Health

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Provider, performs patient care services, assists the Provider and other medical staff with patient visits and procedures in a medical office or clinic setting. In addition, may be required to perform front desk duties, which may include telephone work, patient scheduling and ordering of supplies. If applicable, phlebotomy responsibilities including the collection and processing of specimens such as blood, urine, pap smears, cultures, etc.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required OR active current certification as a Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant required
• Six months previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Must maintain current CPR certification (TB certification may be required for specific offices)
• Basic understanding of medical documentation and terms; ability to spell accurately; able to accurately record information
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation
• Completes annual skill validation as well as safety and infection control procedures
• Excellent attitude, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities necessary to interact with patients, family members, physicians, and other hospital associates