Certified Medical Assistant

Ascension • Kokomo, IN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports providers and registered nurses in a primary care clinic by assisting with ordered treatments and performing selected clinical duties. The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, recording information in patient charts, and preparing examination rooms. It also performs basic clerical and supply-management tasks, including answering phones, maintaining and filing records, ordering and stocking supplies, and helping maintain a clean, orderly environment.

The medical assistant may document provider-patient encounters, listing diagnoses and symptoms and recording follow-up instructions and prescriptions as directed by the provider. The role may also involve transcribing patient orders, including laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration obtained within 90 days of hire or job transfer; certified or registered credentials accepted.
• High school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Required professional licensure or certification may be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatments ordered by a provider under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse, and perform selected clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Perform basic clerical duties, including answering phones, maintaining records, and filing.
• Order and stock supplies and assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Document provider-patient encounters as needed, including diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders, including laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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