The Medical Assistant, under direction of the Clinical Director of RHCs, collects patient information and provides direct patient care in the clinic setting. The Medical Assistant is responsible for complete and accurate data collection and recording, completion of routine and delegated direct care activities, and communicating and collaborating with the provider to prioritize workload so that patient outcomes are achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs selected patient care and administrative duties and assists the provider as part of the clinical care team.
• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
• Confers with provider regarding any incomplete patient tests, consults or other incomplete orders prior to patient visit.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment, escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs.
• Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
• Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
• Completes point of care testing and phlebotomy.
• Assists with scheduling tests and treatments, and processing referrals to other providers.
• Creates and maintains patient records and other information as needed.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary environment.
• Interacts with patients, families, providers, and other staff in a professional, positive, and respectful manner.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Fosters teamwork by offering assistance to others.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with other team members.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in organization safety and quality improvement activities.
• Protects patient confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA and privacy laws.
• Other duties as may be assigned

Position will float to the following My Clinics locations:

• My Linton Clinic – 1210 N 1000 W, Linton IN 47441
• My Bloomfield Clinic – 55 N Judge St, Bloomfield IN 47424
• My WestGate Clinic – 1985 E Freedom Dr, Newberry IN 47449
• My Worthington Clinic – 102 E Main St, Worthington IN 47471

Job Qualification Requirements:

Education: High School Graduate/GED Required

Licensure/Certification: CPR certification required within 1 month of hire. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required.

Experience: Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments, common safety hazards and precautions and treatment room procedures helpful. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.