Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

219 Health Network; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider seeks a Medical Assistant for their clinic in Hobart. The role involves patient care, administrative duties, and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and certification as a Medical Assistant, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Six months previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Excellent attitude and ability to act calmly in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care services and assist Provider during patient visits.
• Handling front desk duties including patient scheduling and telephone work.
• If applicable, phlebotomy responsibilities including specimen collection and processing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication abilities

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Active current certification as a Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Position:## Medical Assistant - Clinic Location: Hobart Specialty: Orthopedics # 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

Position: Medical Assistant - Clinic

Location: Hobart

Specialty: Orthopedics

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