Bonus Opportunity - Eligible for up to $2,000 HIRE Incentive

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will facilitate patient care during each scheduled office visit. In addition, the CMA will assist the provider with any patient care issues including but limited to follow up, prescription refills, prior authorizations, vital signs, scheduling, referrals, etc. The CMA will contribute to a positive patient experience. The CMA will be an active participant in the organization to maintain a positive, healthy work environment.

Certified Medical Assistants must not refer to themselves or allow patients to refer to them as nurses or licensed personnel.

Essential Job Duties:

Performs triage activities and prepares patient for physical examination.
Updates and revises all patient medical history as it pertains to each specific visit.
Explains treatment procedures to patients, if applicable.
Assists provider during patient examination as requested by provider.
Administers ordered medications.
Assists with minor surgical procedures, if needed.
Assists patient with follow up activities including coordination of scheduling of ancillary services, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures if applicable.
Attends to phone calls from hospitals, nursing homes, patients, etc. required for continuity of patient care.
Comply with HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and office policies and procedures
Maintain supplies in and keep exam rooms and back office neat and clean.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

Education -- Required: graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Certification through an accrediting organization for Medical Assistants. The medical assistant shall perform duties and procedures as directed and educated by a physician. The medical assistant will demonstrate annual competencies with verification of a physician.
Experience -- Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in an office/clinic setting. Required completion of a Clinical Skills Assessment prior to working independently in an office or clinic.

Why Choose Good Samaritan?

For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.

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