Medical Assistant

Elkhart Clinic•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. The role prepares patients and clinical rooms for examinations and treatments, supports physicians with procedures and testing, coordinates appointments and surgical scheduling, and maintains supplies, specimens, patient files, and records. The position works under the direction of a Staff LPN or RN and may assist a physician at a hospital or outside facility. The work takes place in a public clinic environment and may involve frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and bloodborne materials. It requires extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds. The role may involve stressful conditions or irregular hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program.
Previous medical office experience.
CPR certification.
Knowledge of medical practice and care, examination and treatment room procedures, medical equipment and instruments, and common safety hazards and precautions.
Skill in assisting with treatments, taking vital signs, maintaining records, recording test results, and developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Ability to maintain quality control standards, react calmly and effectively in emergencies, interpret and apply guidelines and procedures, use computers, communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and work as a team player.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, and occasionally lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds.
Corrected near and far vision and hearing within normal ranges.

Nice To Haves

Certification or registration as a medical assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and treatment; take patient histories and vital signs as required.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals, examinations, and other procedures.
Assist physicians with patient testing, including EKGs, Pap tests, and cultures.
Assist with scheduling tests, X-rays, treatments, laboratory work, and other appointments.
Screen telephone calls for referral to a nurse or physician and take and deliver appropriate messages.
Order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
Maintain patient files, records, and other information.
Schedule surgical procedures at the hospital and clinic, and schedule H&P appointments when the nurse is unavailable.
Obtain pre-certification for office or hospital surgical procedures and forward information to the appropriate physician or nurse.
Label and properly store specimens and provide them for courier pickup.
Work under the direction of a Staff LPN or RN.
Perform other duties as assigned.