What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (MA) position at Porter-Starke Services, Inc.?
- Marram Health in Gary is looking for a FULL-TIME MA that will also split time between our Hebron location*
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.
Benefits
- 401k w/ 20% company matching
- 11 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
- Loan assistance up to $200/month
- Competitive wages
- Generous PTO
- Employee discount at the local YMCA
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Medical, dental, and visition insurance
- Employee referral program
- Casual Fridays
- Company paid life insurance policy
- Company paid long term disability
- Optional insurances (short term disability)
- Employee recognition events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free yearly health screenings
- 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.
- 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
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma required.
- Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistant program required.
- At least 2 years’ experience as Medical Assistant required.
- Previous experience working with clients in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is preferred.
- Experience in pediatrics and OB a plus.