MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Location: Edgewater Health - Primary Care (Merrillville) - Merrillville, IN46410 Edgewater Health's Medical Assistants perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist physicians in providing professional, safe, and effective medical care. 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. 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. Assisting 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. Attend and participate in in‑service education. Perform other duties as assigned. Answer patient calls on a wide range of topics, at any time of the day. 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. Qualifications & Certification 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr