Certified Medical Assistant

Riverview Health • Noblesville, IN

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care in a physician practice office by preparing patients for examinations, coordinating care, documenting clinical information, and providing other clinical support. The role works in both front-office and clinical areas as assigned and may perform testing, procedures, telephone triage, and related administrative tasks. This opportunity is eligible for a $5,000 retention bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a qualified Medical Assistant course.
• At least 6 months of Certified Medical Assistant experience.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant credential.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of medical office experience.
• Previous patient care experience in the physician office specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physician or provider examinations and administer injections and immunizations.
• Perform laboratory testing, EKGs, and other medical office tests and procedures.
• Schedule appointments and testing procedures, and work in front-office and clinical areas as assigned.
• Use medical knowledge and critical-thinking skills to assist physicians with proficient and comprehensive documentation.
• Arrange diagnostic testing, specialist appointments, and hospital admissions.
• Perform required phlebotomy, venipuncture, wound or lesion site cleansing, and other special procedures as needed.
• Measure and record at least three vital signs per patient visit.
• Perform telephone triage as needed, including gathering details about illness, answering questions, ensuring information is available, and reviewing calls with a nurse practitioner or physician as appropriate.
• Maintain waiting rooms, examination rooms, and offices, and order supplies as required.
• Support team building by supporting management decisions and participating in performance improvement activities.
• Train other Medical Assistants.
• Notify management of changes in workload.
• Complete all educational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $5,000 retention bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED