Medical Assistant-POHC

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Community vendor discounts

Payroll deduction options

Sign-on bonus

Education opportunities

Career growth

World-class teamwork

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Parkview Occupational Health Clinics with clerical and clinical tasks. You will greet patients, schedule visits, and assist providers, ensuring accurate documentation and compliant specimen handling.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, externship or related training, CPR/TBTST certifications within 90 days; Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience completing externship or equivalent in a medical office or hospital.
• At least one year of experience in medical assisting, phlebotomy, pharmacy technician, EMT, or related field preferred.
• Experience handling cash and card payments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clerical and clinical tasks as assigned for Parkview Occupational Health Clinics.
• Greets patients in person and by phone with care, respect and courtesy.
• Schedules and registers patients in the POHC system.
• Triages patients and reports medical concerns to the provider.
• Collect specimens (blood, hair, urine) per federal regulations.
• Discharges patients with complete orders including education, medications, immunizations, and any splints/casts.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

EMR experience

Lift 25 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of medical assisting/phlebotomy/EMT/pharmacy tech education or experience

Associate degree in Applied Science (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Summary

Responsible for clerical and clinical functions related to Parkview Occupational Health Clinics (POHC) as assigned. Greets patients in person and by telephone with care, courtesy and respect. Schedules and registers patients using POHC electronic data record. Triages patients and reports medical problems to provider. Evidence collection, documentation, and analysis according to federal regulations for forensic testing. Completes physician orders. Discharges patients assuring accurate completion of physician orders including patient education, medication dispensing, immunizations, and application of splints, braces, and/or casts. Collect blood, hair and/or urine for testing.

Education

Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent with GED. Must have completed at least one year of education as a medical assistant, phlebotomist, emergency medical technician, pharmacy technician or have equivalent work experience. Prefer Associate Degree in Applied Science in Medical or related field.

Licensure/Certification

CPR certification, TBTST certification, DOT Breath Alcohol and Urine Drug Screen Collection certification, and Hair Drug Screen Collection certification, all required within 90 days of employment. Medical Assistant certification preferred. For the EHS department, co-workers are only required to have CPR and TBTST.

Experience

Must have completed externship or equivalent training in a medical office or hospital setting. Prefer candidates with a minimum of one year of experience in medical assisting, phlebotomy, pharmacy technician, emergency medical technician, or related experience. Experience managing cash and credit card payments also a plus.

Other Qualifications

Must have solid verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of clinical and clerical operations, service excellence, clinical quality initiatives preferred. Must be familiar with computers, electronic medical record experience preferred. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Why Parkview?

We have everything you’re looking for in a career; great compensation and benefits; skill development and career advancement programs and more. At Parkview, we are committed to providing excellent care to each patient within our clinics and medical practices. The success of this mission begins with care team members like you.

• Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, employee assistance, community vendor discounts, payroll deduction options
• Sign-on bonus: For certified and uncertified Medical Assistants, LPN’s, and RN’s hired in part-time and full-time positions.
• Education: Clinical Orientation, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement
• Growth: Parkview’s Medical Assistant Advancement Pathway (MAAP)
• Culture: World-class teamwork, Personalized health journeys for co-workers and family members