Medical Assistant

Posted:
10/28/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Columbus, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
On-site

Centerstone Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike and is rapidly growing to serve people in multiple counties across south central and eastern Indiana. We are dedicated to providing affordable and accessible, high quality, integrated healthcare to those most in need in our communities. Our vision is to inspire and build healthy lives through superior care, collaboration, and the reduction of barriers for those we serve. This proves to be a rewarding opportunity. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone Health Services team!


JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Assists Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses. Prepares examination rooms. Prepares patients for examinations. Processes charts. Assists Office Professionals with clerical duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Completes and records the following types of tasks in the Centerstone Health Services’ EMR:
    • Patient vital signs
    • Spirometry readings
    • Administers EKGs
    • Assists with office procedures
    • Administers injections and vaccines
    • Draws and processes blood and lab specimens
    • Renders basic first aid when necessary
    • Ensures that all data elements are captured in each patient visit
  • Assists physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with examinations of patients; assist patients.
  • Supplies management (ordering and stocking of examination rooms/clinic area); sterilize instruments; clean examination rooms.
  • Prepares patient information and process related paperwork.
  • Follows guidelines and procedures set by both the Medical Director and the CHS Quality Assurance (QA) Team.
  • Responsible for direct patient communications regarding:
    • Lab results
    • Future appointments
    • Hospital admissions
    • Referral appointments
  • Able to answer patient questions or direct them to the proper resources whether in person or over the phone.
  • May be called upon to serve on committees, work groups or other bodies as assigned.
  • Performs clerical duties, including filing, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
  • Ability to assess and chart accurate information by using equipment listed below.
  • Ability to provide basic nursing care.
  • Knowledge of medical field, terminology, and nursing procedures.
  • Clerical skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Completion of an accredited (MA) Medical Assist program. Graduate of accredited Nursing Assistant Program preferred.

Years of Experience

Completion of competency skills check list prior to performing tasks independently.

Required Certification/Licensure

Certification from an Accredited CMA program is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - occasional

Driving - occasional

Kneeling - occasional

Lifting - occasional

Bending - occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$15.75--$22.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.