Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Decatur
Lutheran Health Network · Fort Wayne, IN · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
- Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
- Student loan assistance available for eligible roles
- Employee rewards and recognition programs
- Collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
- Additional voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance
No weekends, no holidays, no call. Typical hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00.
Essential Functions
- Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
- Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
- Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
- Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
- Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
- Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
- Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
- Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
- Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.
- Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
- Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA required or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT required
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required