What are the responsibilities and job description for the MA - Primary Care Valparaiso and Urgent Care position at PORTER PHYSICIAN SERVICES?
Job Details
Location
Valparaiso, IN
PORTER PHYSICIAN SERVICES
Hours
Part Time
Job Description
Responsible for assisting the physician in providing direct patient care and health teaching designed to meet the age/developmental specific needs of the health care patients. Delivers quality care by offering excellent customer service by participating in a team centered approach towards patient care. Collaboration with the Physician or Nurse Practitioner and nursing staff regarding patient care, holistic care involving patient families, proficiency in order entry, providing clerical and patient related support in the functional areas of record keeping, scheduling, and utilizing knowledge of office policy and procedure, verification of patient demographics, patient record filing and retention, verification of physician orders, scheduling patients for appointments and referrals, preparation of patient for exam, patient billing and payments, meet and greet patients and maintain office supplies. High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum One (1) year experience in direct patient care. Prefer experience in phlebotomy and laboratory testing/specimen preparation. Excellent PC skills. BLS / CPR certification. Possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking skills, and independent decision making skills.
Why should you join us?
To you it's more than a career, its a calling. You mad a decision to be part of the healing process, to make a difference in people's lives. At Northwest Medical Group, we believe that healthcare is more than medicine, its compassionate care from our experienced team of health care professionals.
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of a drug screen.
Employment background check.
Northwest Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, disability , veteran status or national origin.
Education:
Graduate of a high school or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program.
Licensure and Certification:
One year experience in a related health care field with at least one year experience in a relevant physician office or Urgent Care setting preferred.
Current BLS certification preferred, required within three months of hire.
CMA preferred or ABROE required within three months of hire.