Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Lutheran Health Physicians; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care through clinical and administrative tasks under medical supervision.

You will help with procedures, maintain exam rooms, manage patient intake, and ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service. The role includes assisting with vital signs, preparing rooms, handling intake duties, scheduling, referrals, and insurance verification, all while upholding policies and ensuring smooth daily

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice or externship required.
• Basic computer proficiency with MS Office and EMR systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with non-invasive procedures and prepare patients for exams.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms before visits and procedures.
• Conduct patient intake, report test results, triage calls, and document information.
• Maintain daily logs and documentation; support scheduling, referrals, and insurance verification.
• Monitor supplies and equipment; educate patients on medications and diet.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Patient communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant program completion (accredited)

Tools

MS Office

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Essential Functions

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains 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.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and medical record systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
• Effective time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Critical thinking abilities to analyze situations and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required