Medical Assistant - Carmel

Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants•Carmel, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. This role involves a mix of nursing and administrative duties focused on patient care management within an outpatient, clinical care setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Medical Assistant Training from an Accredited School
CPR Certification required and maintained
Skill in administering a variety of examination and treatment procedures.
Skill in taking vital signs.
Knowledge of HIPAA and adherence to confidentiality guidelines.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to understand and effectively work in Microsoft Office
Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management, staff and contacts outside the organization.
Ability to understand and effectively work in Microsoft Outlook, practice management systems, and electronic medical record system.

Nice To Haves

Certification from NHA or AAMA or completed within 6 months of hire date

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination and treatment, including taking vital signs and reviewing medications and allergies.
Enters health questionnaire information into the electronic medical record.
Prepares and maintains exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
Administers injections and applies splints and dressings as ordered.
Sterilizes instruments and prepares supplies and equipment for treatments.
Assists medical providers in preparing for surgical procedures, Pap Smears, and physicals.
Verifies all patients by date of birth (DOB) and full name.
Performs procedures and accompanying paperwork for EKGs, BP monitoring, staple and suture removal, and Pap Smears.
Schedules requested testing and outside physician appointments.
Writes or enters required lab orders and prescriptions, providing all information to the patient.
Triage telephone calls for referral to a physician or nurse practitioner.
Restocks examination rooms weekly or as needed.
Obtains lab and lab testing results for medical providers and referring physicians.
Enters and updates patient information on the electronic medical record.
Obtains referral numbers as needed.
Participates in professional development activities, including CPR training, and maintains professional affiliations.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as required.
Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
Maintains a clean work environment and patient care areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.