Medical Asst - Lutheran Medical Group
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
About the Job
*JOB SUMMARY *
The Medical Assistant (MA), depending on the clinic structure, may perform administrative tasks such as answering the phones, completing paperwork, and scheduling appointments in addition to assisting in clinical duties such as taking/recording a patient’s history, preparing patients for treatment; and taking a patient’s vital signs (blood pressure and temperature) prior to treatment
They assist the delivery of quality medical care in accordance with a provider’s orders
They also act as a liaison between the patient and the provider and maximize the provider’s time with the patient.
*MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS*
*Qualifications:*
*Required Education: *N/A
*Preferred Education: *High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
*Required Experience: *N/A
*Preferred Experience: *1 (one) year experience in MA role or Externship at Accredited MA
Program in a physician’s office, prefer physician office/clinic experience
*Required License/Registration/Certification: *BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
*Preferred License/Registration/Certification: *N/A
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
* MA role or Externship at Accredited MA Program: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
The Medical Assistant (MA), depending on the clinic structure, may perform administrative tasks such as answering the phones, completing paperwork, and scheduling appointments in addition to assisting in clinical duties such as taking/recording a patient’s history, preparing patients for treatment; and taking a patient’s vital signs (blood pressure and temperature) prior to treatment
They assist the delivery of quality medical care in accordance with a provider’s orders
They also act as a liaison between the patient and the provider and maximize the provider’s time with the patient.
*MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS*
*Qualifications:*
*Required Education: *N/A
*Preferred Education: *High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
*Required Experience: *N/A
*Preferred Experience: *1 (one) year experience in MA role or Externship at Accredited MA
Program in a physician’s office, prefer physician office/clinic experience
*Required License/Registration/Certification: *BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
*Preferred License/Registration/Certification: *N/A
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
* MA role or Externship at Accredited MA Program: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Source : Lutheran Medical Group