Medical Assistant - Primary Care
Northwest Health · La Porte, IN · 2 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 support 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 AM - 5:00 PM.
About the Role
The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.
Responsibilities
- Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
- Prepares and cleans exam rooms before 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 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.
Requirements
- Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred.
- 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.
Skills
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
- Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and medical record systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff.
- Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
- Effective time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Critical thinking abilities to analyze situations and develop appropriate solutions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.