Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Fort Wayne, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant supports clinical operations by performing patient intake, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining exam rooms. They also handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and managing clinic communications.

Qualifications

Seeking a Medical Assistant with 0-1 years of experience in a medical setting or a recent externship completion. Responsibilities include clinical and administrative tasks such as patient intake, assisting with procedures, and managing clinic operations. Must possess strong communication, organizational, and basic computer skills, along with a BCLS certification.

Job Description

Benefits 

As a Medical Assistant at Lutheran Medical Group, you’ll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles.

Job Summary 

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. 

Essential Functions

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • 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.

Licenses and Certifications

  • BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.

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.

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 33 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS operates 64 affiliated hospitals with more than 9,000 beds and more than 900 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
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