Medical Assistant

Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana (NANI)
Valparaiso, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2024

Join Our Team!

NANI is seeking a professional, reliable, patient-focused, and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team. This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to get their start as a Medical Assistant or administrative professional. 

Benefits including a great schedule (no weekends), health, dental, 401k, generous Paid Time Off, and great working conditions.

As a Medical Assistant, you will work to provide outstanding care for our patients with kindness and empathy in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of our medical office and to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision.

What You’ll Do

  • Maintains examination area. Prepares and cleans treatment rooms and medical instruments.
  • Interviews patients and documents basic medical history.
  • Performs basic diagnostic procedures and data collection, including vital signs. 
  • Assists during medical examinations
  • Monitors and communicates patient complaints or changes in patient condition, especially those that are life-threatening or with abnormal vital signs.
  • Provides patient education as directed by a physician regarding treatment, special diets, medication, follow-up diagnostic tests and healthy lifestyle information.
  • Assist with pharmacy refills and patient callbacks.
  • Documents all patient care provided.
  • May perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, insurance verification, faxes, patient correspondence, billing, and patient registration.

What You’ll Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous relevant healthcare experience preferred.
  • NRCMA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, or CMAA certification preferred.
  • Second language proficiency a plus.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Social perceptiveness and service oriented.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • 1 years of experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software preferred.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
NANI requires our staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated.

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