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Medical Assistant Extern 7293
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,526 / year median in Indiana
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant Extern 7293
Department:
002541 DEL
PEDIATRICS
Location:
Muncie, IN Text 7293 to 765-523-4622 to Quick Apply for this Medical Assistant Extern opportunity! Focusing on "Whole-Person" Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the "whole-person" integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being. We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant Extern for Meridian Health Pediatrics located in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. This externship will provide the candidate with the following learning opportunities: Answering phone calls
Greeting clients
Updating patient information
Filling out insurance paperwork and prior approvals
Helping the provider to complete arrangements for referrals, admissions and laboratory referrals.
Clinical duties include:
Taking vitals and weight
Giving injections
Assist providers
Pass medications
Screen provider phone calls and assist with problem calls
Give TB tests for new employees
Medication passes, including patient assistance meds
Train to cover other MA's and their duties
Dispose of contaminated supplies
Fax and phoning in of patient medications to other pharmacies
Maintain confidentiality and use good judgment within the limits of the CMA guidelines and follow department policies and procedures
Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled in an Accredited Medical Assisting Program requiring an externship Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing. Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.