Medical Assistant - Urgent Care at Columbus Regional Health – Columbus, Indiana

Potential for $4.5k signing bonus on select Medical Assistant positions!

Ask CRH Recruiting about eligibility requirements via email or phone (812-376-5627).

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What you need to know about the position:

• The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of the physician, mid-level licensed provider, back office coordinator, office manager, and practice manager, and in cooperation with other office staff in assisting with safe and effective patient care in compliance with established standards and protocols of Columbus Regional Health Physicians’ goals and objectives.
• Responsible for routine back office functions, including the maintenance of patient flow, exam room preparation and turnover, bringing patients back to exam room, taking and recording basic medical history, and assisting the physicians and/or nurse as needed.
• Responsible for retrieving, routing, and assisting with provider messages in regard to patient telephone calls, messages, and call backs; and prescription refills as directed by the physician and/or provider. Additional responsibilities include clinical compliance in sterilization techniques, sample medication oversight and compliance, OSHA requirements, and any other compliance standards required within the clinical realm of the practice.
• The hourly range for this position is between $18.55 and $27.85. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

What is required for this position:

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED) required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required; or completion of a credentialing test within 90 days of employment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certification or Registration as a medical assistant required through a recognized certification organization such as the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Assistant Certification from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); National Healthcare Association (NHA) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or must obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Primary Care Experience preferred. Candidates who have performed an externship in a private practice setting may be considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) required within 30 days of hire.