Medical Assistant (51189)

HealthLinc•Michigan City, IN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing patients for examination, administering immunizations, performing simple medical procedures, and handling various administrative and clinical duties. This role involves close collaboration with the Medical Assistant staff and reports directly to the Medical Assistant Supervisor. All HealthLinc staff are expected to engage in quality improvement initiatives that support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a program for Medical Assistants
Ability to pass MA Certification/Registration exam within the first six months of employment
Current CPR certification
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to work well in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to deal with stressful situations including difficult personalities
Ability to follow HealthLinc policies and procedures
Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited 2-year Medical Assistant associates degree program
At least 1 year of work experience as Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination: Greets patients
Obtains chief complaint from patient.
Takes B/P, weight, height, temperature, etc.
Assists with laboratory requisitions and assures lab pick-up.
Administers immunizations and other injections under the direction of a medical provider.
Updates and maintains patient charts.
Answers telephone calls and callbacks as instructed by registered nurse or a medical provider.
Performs simple medical procedures, such as earwax removal.
Identifies unsafe patient environment and discusses situations with the medical provider or designee.
Assists medical provider with wide variety of patient care procedures and tests; collects, labels, and processes specimens as required and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Performs routine tests (i.e. BS, UA, Pregnancy test, Strep test, blood draws, administering and reading TB tests, etc.) as ordered and/or performs Standing Orders according to established policies and procedures.
Cleans and sterilizes equipment/instruments according to established policies and procedures.
Maintains room cleaning schedule and restocks examination rooms according to established policies and procedures.
Conducts inventory of supplies and equipment for medical office/clinical area as needed or requested.
Maintains temperature controls on refrigerator for vaccine storage as required.
Calls patients regarding test results.
Identifies and draws up medication for immediate verification and use by medical provider
Works on a rotating basis as a Seated MA answering phones, taking off/separating faxes, checks labs for scanning; directing scanner regarding what labs go to which provider;
Maintains logs (i.e. medical logs, inventory update, etc.) and records for clinical area.
May be required to request medical records from other health care providers.
Occasionally supervises and acts as a trainer/preceptor for students and/or temporary staff.
Assists the Medical Assistant Supervisor as needed.
Relieves and substitutes for other medical assistants in all clinical areas as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.