Medical Assistant (MA)

Gary, Indiana

Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
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:
  • 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

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 766675
Country: United States
State: Indiana
City: Gary

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