Medical Assistant (MA) - Marram Health Center of Gary
Gary, IN 46409
About the Job
Marram Health Center of Gary -
Marram Health is looking for 2 FULL TIME Medical Assistants!
The Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist physicians and other health providers in delivering safe and effective medical care at Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FHQC). This position in particular would have a focus in Marram's Peds.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- Competitive wages
- 401K w/ 20% company matching
- 11 paid holidays
- Competitive wages
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts (YMCA)
- Employee referral program
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition assistance and loan repayments
- Casual Fridays
- Company paid life insurance policy
- Company paid long term disability
- Optional insurances (short term disability)
- Employee recognition events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free health screenings
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take patient vital signs, draw blood, take medical history, monitor patient charts, and assess patient needs.
- Execute general laboratory services and procedures, such as triage, phlebotomy, immunizations, other injections, submission of specimens, and tracking results.
- Collect patient information and assessment data, including vital signs.
- Organize patient care based on findings of initial assessment.
- Monitor patient status and report abnormal findings or changes in condition.
- Maintain and use principles of infection control when performing clinical tasks.
- Follow up with patients regarding abnormal lab results and schedule appointments with specialists.
- Respond to patient phone calls; schedule appointments.
- Assist provider with on-site procedures.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by practitioner.
- Pull charts for provider review.
- Add codes to medical charts, correct incorrect or incomplete codes for insurance; assure accuracy of patient file.
- Arrange for outpatient procedures and obtain prior authorization.
- Collect reports on procedures/labs conducted by hospitals and other providers.
- Arrange for sufficient and appropriate supplies in exam rooms.
- Order, stock and maintain exam rooms and clinic area with standard levels of supplies.
- Attends and participates in in-service education.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Answer patient calls on a wide range of topics, at any time of the day.
- Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES
- Possess strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel and Word
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possess strong organizational skills
- Proficient in correct English usage, spelling and grammar.
- Proficient in oral and written communication procedures.
- Excellent documentation skills
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
Must be certified Medical Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma required.
- Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistant program required.
- At least two years’ experience as Medical Assistant required.
- Previous experience working with clients in a Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred.
- Experience in pediatrics and OB a plus
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Source : Marram Health Center of Gary