Medical Assistant - Fort Wayne, United States - Meridian Health

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Focusing on "Whole-Person" Healthcare

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Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others

You are the dynamic, passionate Medical Assistant we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism is what our patients need at our office located in Fort Wayne, IN. You will be integral in providing professional medical care as a Medical Assistant to behavioral healthcare patients. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team The schedule for this position is 40 hours- 5 days a week 8 am to 5 pm

Medical Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Taking vitals and weight
• Giving injections
• Assist providers
• Pass medications
• 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.
• Screen provider phone calls and assist with problem calls
• Give TB tests for employees
• Dispose of contaminated supplies
• Fax and phoning in of patient medications to pharmacies
• Maintain confidentiality and use good judgment within the limits of the CMA guidelines and follow department policies and procedures

We Value Your Medical Assistant Experience and Education:

• Medical Assisting Diploma requiredbut we welcome new grads
• Certified Medical Assistant with six months to 1 year experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Why You should choose Meridian for your career as a Medical Assistant:

• Unique Mission - Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401k with Company match
• Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
• Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
• Merit based pay compensation plans
• Work-life harmony

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.