Medical Assistant - General Surgery - North

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

23h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists providers at an ambulatory health care site by facilitating patient visits and procedures, performing routine laboratory tests, processing referrals, and supporting quality outcomes for the practice population. The role also participates in Network quality initiatives focused on best practices. The position is with Community Health Network’s General Surgery – North team.

Requirements

• Collaborate with others in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude toward problem-solving.
• Graduate or certificate of completion from a recognized medical assisting program, or a High School Diploma/GED plus one year of medical assistant experience in a physician practice within the past three years.
• Medical Assistant certification required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for patient use, including cleaning and stocking supplies.
• Room patients and manage an efficient flow of the provider’s caseload.
• Obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, and collect specimens as needed.
• Document care using the EPIC EMR system.
• Perform Point of Care Testing based on the patient’s chief complaint and available protocols.
• Process referrals and medication refills.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, providers, and staff.
• Assist providers with patient visits and procedures, routine laboratory tests, and quality outcomes.
• Participate in Network quality initiatives regarding best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED