Medical Assistant

Description

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team at Riverview. IIMC has an outpatient clinic located at Riverview in Noblesville. The clinic is part of our Center for Respiratory and Sleep Medicine division. We are hiring for a full-time position, 40 hours a week, and working 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please check out additional details below:

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant

• Non-Certified Hourly Range: $16.00 - $22.00 (based on experience)
• Certified Hourly Range: $17.00 - $24.00 (based on experience)
• Medical benefits including vision and dental (dependent upon job status)
• 401k profit sharing plan eligible after one year and 1,000 hours
• Paid holiday, vacation, and personal leave

ENVIRONMENT: Outpatient, clinical care setting

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

• Frequently performs nursing and administrative duties related to patient care management.
• Frequently prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient vital signs, reviews medications and allergies with the patient and enters all health questionnaire information in the electronic medical record.
• Frequently prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Frequently gives injections.
• Occasionally applies splints and dressings as ordered.
• Occasionally prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Occasionally assists medical providers in preparing for surgical procedures, Pap Smears, and physicals.
• Constantly verifies all patients by date of birth (DOB) and full name.
• Frequently performs procedures and accompanying paperwork for EKG’s, BP monitoring, staple and suture removal, and Pap Smears when applicable.
• Frequently promotes office discharge process as follows: Schedules requested testing, outside physician appointments, writes or enters required lab orders and prescriptions then provides all information to patient with instructions or faxes orders and/or prescriptions to the appropriate facility or pharmacy.
• Frequently triages telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse practitioner.
• Responsible for restocking examination rooms weekly or more often as needed.
• Responsible for obtaining lab and lab testing results for medical providers and referring physicians.
• Constantly enters and updates patient information on the electronic medical record. Obtain referral numbers as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities, including CPR training, and maintains professional affiliations.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as required.
• Constantly maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Constantly maintains a clean work environment and in patient care areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Training from an Accredited School
• Certification from NHA or AAMA or completed within 6 months of hire date
• CPR Certification required and maintained