Job detail

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - North

Community Health Network

#Patient Support #Vital Signs #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Point Of Care Testing #Medical Certification #EKG #Internal Medicine #Ambulatory Care #EPIC EMR

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 5 days ago

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant facilitates patient visits and procedures, including routine laboratory tests and referrals, within an ambulatory health care setting. They are also responsible for maintaining exam rooms and participating in network quality initiatives.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a medical assisting certificate or a high school diploma with one year of recent physician practice experience. Medical Assistant certification is required within six months of hire.

high schoolprofessional certificateCommunicationProblem SolvingPatient CareCollaborationVital SignsPoint Of Care TestingSpecimen CollectionEKGReferral ProcessingEPIC EMRMedication Refills

Job description

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors.
Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization.
It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology.
It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives.
It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients.
And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.
Make a Difference The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting the provider of an ambulatory health care site with facilitation of patient visit and procedures, routine laboratory tests, referrals, and quality outcomes for the population of the practice.
As an MA, you will also get to actively participate in Network quality initiatives regarding best practices.
Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.
Graduate/certificate of completion from a recognized medical assisting program OR a High School Diploma/GED + one year of medical assistant experience in a physician practice within the past three years.
Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for patient use including required cleaning and stocking of supplies Room patients and manage an efficient flow of provider’s caseload Obtain necessary vital signs, EKGs, and/or specimen collection Documentation of care using the EPIC EMR system Perform Point of Care Testing based on patient’s chief complaint and available protocols Process referrals and medication refills Maintain positive relationships with patients, providers, and staff