Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Ascension; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in Indiana, where you will play a crucial role in assisting with patient care and supporting healthcare professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a faith-based hospital known for its commitment to community well-being and patient-centric care. You'll be involved in various clinical and clerical tasks, ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatment in a warm and welcoming environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and want to be part of a supportive team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Assist with examination and treatment of patients under provider direction.
• Perform clinical and clerical duties to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record vital signs and information.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with maintaining a clean environment.
• Transcribe patient orders and document provider encounters.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Clinical Duties

Clerical Duties

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Primary Care
• Schedule:Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
• Hospital:Ascension, St. Vincent Fishers POB
• Location:Fishers, IN

Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital in Fishers, Indiana, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care; we are Fisher’s first and only faith-based hospital. Fishers is not only one of Indiana's fastest-growingcommunities but also a national standout in livability, safety, and entrepreneurial spirit. Fishers was named "Best Place to Live in America" by Money Magazine in 2017 and "Community of the Year" by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in 2016.

What You Will Do

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).

• Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
• Perform select clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Certified or Registered both accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.