Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Career development

Licensure & certification reimburse.

Student loan support

No weekends / No holidays / No call

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a clinic setting.

You will perform clinical and administrative tasks under a provider’s supervision, assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, and ensure efficient operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and patient education, with standard weekday hours and a focus on quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with non-invasive medical procedures and taking vital signs.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Handle patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information.
• Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
• Support administrative duties: pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintain 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

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Infection control

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a clinic setting.

You will perform clinical and administrative tasks under a provider’s supervision, assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, and ensure efficient operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and patient education, with standard weekday hours and a focus on quality care.