Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Immunizations & Admin

HealthLinc; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthLinc in Elkhart, IN seeks a Full Time Medical Assistant. Duties include preparing patients for examinations, administering immunizations, and performing clinical and administrative tasks. Candidates should have a medical assistant education and CPR certification, with an MA certification/registration exam within six months preferred.

Experience of 1 year is favored but not required. Work involves teamwork with Medical Assistant staff under supervision and adherence to PCMH-aligned quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a program for Medical Assistants.
• Graduate of an accredited 2-year Medical Assistant associates degree program (not required but highly preferred).
• Ability to pass MA Certification/Registration exam within the first six months of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination: greets patients and obtains chief complaint.
• Administers immunizations and other injections under the direction of a medical provider.
• Updates and maintains patient charts.
• Performs routine tests and basic procedures as ordered.
• Answers telephone calls and manages callbacks as instructed by medical staff.
• Maintains room cleanliness and restocks examination rooms.
• Assists with laboratory requisitions and specimen handling as needed.
• Relieves and substitutes for other staff when required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Stress management

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

Two-year MA degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR

Phone system

Job description

HealthLinc in Elkhart, IN seeks a Full Time Medical Assistant. Duties include preparing patients for examinations, administering immunizations, and performing clinical and administrative tasks. Candidates should have a medical assistant education and CPR certification, with an MA certification/registration exam within six months preferred.

Experience of 1 year is favored but not required. Work involves teamwork with Medical Assistant staff under supervision and adherence to PCMH-aligned quality