Credentialed Medical Asst-POHC

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Responsible for clerical and clinical functions related to Parkview Occupational Health Clinics (POHC), as assigned. Greets patients in person and by telephone with care, courtesy, and respect. Schedules and registers patients using the POHC electronic data record, triages patients, and reports medical problems to a provider. Performs evidence collection, documentation, and analysis according to federal regulations for forensic testing, and completes physician orders. Discharges patients while ensuring accurate completion of physician orders, including patient education, medication dispensing, immunizations, and application of splints, braces, and/or casts. Collects blood, hair, and/or urine for testing.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• At least one year of education as a medical assistant, phlebotomist, emergency medical technician, or pharmacy technician, or equivalent work experience.
• CPR certification, TBTST certification, DOT Breath Alcohol and Urine Drug Screen Collection certification, and Hair Drug Screen Collection certification, all required within 90 days of employment.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant credentialing required.
• Completed externship or equivalent training in a medical office or hospital setting.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Applied Science in Medical or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in medical assisting, phlebotomy, pharmacy technician, emergency medical technician, or related experience.
• Experience managing cash and credit card payments.
• Knowledge of clinical and clerical operations, service excellence, and clinical quality initiatives.
• Familiarity with computers and electronic medical record experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in person and by telephone with care, courtesy, and respect.
• Schedule and register patients using the POHC electronic data record.
• Triage patients and report medical problems to a provider.
• Collect, document, and analyze evidence according to federal regulations for forensic testing.
• Complete physician orders.
• Discharge patients and ensure accurate completion of physician orders, including patient education, medication dispensing, immunizations, and application of splints, braces, and/or casts.
• Collect blood, hair, and/or urine for testing.

What This Job Offers

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