Medical Assistant-POHC

Parkview Health•Fort Wayne, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a $2,000 – 4,000 sign-on bonus Summary 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 POHC electronic data record. Triages patients and reports medical problems to provider. Evidence collection, documentation, and analysis according to federal regulations for forensic testing. Completes physician orders. Discharges patients assuring 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. Why Parkview? We have everything you’re looking for in a career; great compensation and benefits; skill development and career advancement programs and more. At Parkview, we are committed to providing excellent care to each patient within our clinics and medical practices. The success of this mission begins with care team members like you. Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, employee assistance, community vendor discounts, payroll deduction options Sign-on bonus: For certified and uncertified Medical Assistants, LPN’s, and RN’s hired in part-time and full-time positions. Education: Clinical Orientation, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement Growth: Parkview’s Medical Assistant Advancement Pathway (MAAP) Culture : World-class teamwork, Personalized health journeys for co-workers and family members Proud to Bleed Green: https://www.parkview.com/community/dashboard/proud-to-bleed-green-heather

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent with GED.
Must have completed at least one year of education as a medical assistant, phlebotomist, emergency medical technician, pharmacy technician or have 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.
Must have completed externship or equivalent training in a medical office or hospital setting.
Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
Must be familiar with computers, electronic medical record experience preferred.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Associate Degree in Applied Science in Medical or related field.
Medical Assistant certification preferred.
Prefer candidates with a minimum of one year of experience in medical assisting, phlebotomy, pharmacy technician, emergency medical technician, or related experience.
Experience managing cash and credit card payments also a plus.
Knowledge of clinical and clerical operations, service excellence, clinical quality initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

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 POHC electronic data record.
Triages patients and reports medical problems to provider.
Evidence collection, documentation, and analysis according to federal regulations for forensic testing.
Completes physician orders.
Discharges patients assuring 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.