Medical Assistant Certified-WorkMed
Riverview Health•Noblesville, IN
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 performing other clinical support functions. The role works across front-office and clinical areas as assigned and supports physicians and other providers with efficient, comprehensive documentation and patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a qualified Medical Assistant course.
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
- 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.
- Previous front-office or registration experience.
- NIOSH spirometry certification.
- Department of Transportation drug screen certification.
- Breath alcohol technician certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for physician or provider examinations.
- 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, injections, immunizations, and other special procedures as needed.
- Measure and record at least three vital signs per patient visit.
- Perform telephone triage by gathering details about illnesses, 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.
- Complete all educational requirements.
- Perform registration, scheduling, and checkout.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
