Medical Assistant

Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

14d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

NANI is expanding and excited to welcome new physicians to our practice, creating new Medical Assistant positions across our team. We are looking for professional, reliable, patient-focused, and detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistants to support this continued growth. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, established organization that is actively growing. Whether you are experienced or looking to grow your career, you’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment. NANI is seeking a professional, reliable, patient-focused, and detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant to join our team. This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to get their start as a Medical Assistant. As a Medical Assistant, you will work to provide outstanding care for our patients with kindness and empathy in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of our medical office and to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Practice Manager and/or Physicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous relevant healthcare experience
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
Social awareness
A patient first approach
Excellent communication and listening skills
Strong organizational and planning skills

Nice To Haves

NRCMA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, or CMAA certification preferred
1+ years of experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software preferred
Secondary language proficiency a plus

Responsibilities

Maintains examination area. Prepares and cleans treatment rooms and medical instruments.
Interviews patients and documents basic medical history.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and data collection, including vital signs and reconciling patient medications.
Assists during medical examinations
Monitors and communicates patient complaints or change in patient condition, especially those that are life-threatening or with abnormal vital signs.
Provides patient education as directed by a physician regarding treatment, special diets, medication, follow-up diagnostic tests and healthy lifestyle information.
Assist with pharmacy refills and patient callbacks.
Documents all patient care provided.
May perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, insurance verification, faxes, patient correspondence, billing, and patient registration.