Certified Lead Medical Assistant

Ascension•Pendleton, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is seeking a Certified Lead Medical Assistant for their Primary Care department at AMG Pendleton Primary Care in Pendleton, IN. This is a full-time, day shift position. The role involves direct patient support, assisting providers with examinations, measuring vital signs, and executing ordered treatments and procedures. The Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing treatment rooms, maintaining a clean environment, and managing basic materials ordering and stocking. Key duties include interviewing patients for medical history, charting information, and transcribing provider orders for lab tests, radiology, and medications. Additionally, the role entails handling front-office clerical duties such as answering calls and maintaining organized patient records.

Requirements

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 prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with patient examinations, measure vital signs, and execute ordered treatments and procedures under supervision.
Prepare treatment rooms, maintain a clean environment, and manage basic materials ordering and stocking to ensure operational efficiency.
Interview patients for medical history, accurately chart all information, and precisely transcribe provider orders for lab tests, radiology, and medications.
Handle critical clerical duties, including answering calls and maintaining organized patient records to support a seamless practice flow.