Certified Medical Assistant

Ascension•Kokomo, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Medical Assistant at Ascension Medical Group in Kokomo, IN. The position is in the Primary Care department and is full-time, working Monday through Friday from 7:15 am to 5:45 pm. The Medical Assistant will assist with treatments, interview patients, measure vital signs, prepare treatment rooms, perform clerical duties, manage supplies, and may document provider encounters, including diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and transcriptions of orders for tests and medications.

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 within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Certified or Registered both accepted.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
Perform select clinical duties.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
May document the provider's encounter with patients.
List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.