St. Elizabeth Healthcare·Lawrenceburg, Indiana
The Medical Assistant provides essential clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers by escorting patients, documenting vital signs and history, assisting during examinations, and performing various nursing procedures under supervision. Key duties also involve ensuring compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations, managing supplies, and handling patient communications and administrative tasks vital to business operations.
BENEFITS: No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. Exceptions include Urgent Care and After Hours Clinics Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision 403b with Match Opportunity for Career Growth DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients chart. Document the appropriate patient history in patients chart. Provide clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam and document appropriately in-patient chart Prepare the patient for the exam Assist the provider(s) during the examination. Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of the providers. Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s). Collecting/preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory tests. Preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider. Ensure all information is complete and accurate in-patient chart. Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form) Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation Clean and disinfect exam rooms. Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor. OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance. Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.) Assist with completion of patient requests. Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls. Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers. Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification. Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information. Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues. If working as a scribe, will follow guidelines for scribing as described in the Scribe policy. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager. MA CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requirements vary by practice and could include any or all of the following Obtaining vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature) Assisting providers with exams and procedures Administering injections and immunizations Performing EKG and other essential laboratory procedures Collecting patient samples (fingerstick, throat/nose swabs, urine) Answer and triage patient phone calls and questions EDUCATION: Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Must have one of the following: One year of experience as an MA or CNA Completion of an MA Externship Completion of SEP MA Internship Completion of EMT Certification Program Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on clinical patient care activities LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Preferred: An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EMT FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.
A minimum requirement is a High School Diploma/G.E.D. along with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Candidates must possess one year of MA or CNA experience, completion of an MA Externship, completion of an SEP MA Internship, or completion of an EMT Certification Program or a relevant Health/Biological Sciences degree.
Market context
In Indiana, support-services roles in healthcare often draw steady demand because clinics and practices rely on certified staff to keep daily operations moving. These positions can be competitive when employers want current CMA-AAMA or NCMA-NCTT certification, BCLS from AHA, ARC, or ASHI, and either recent medical practice experience or an externship background. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and recent training before applying.