About the role#
Meridian Health Services Corp. is hiring a Medical Assistant Extern for its pediatrics department in Muncie, Indiana. This is a full-time, paid externship with a rolling start date. You will work on-site to gain clinical and administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
What you'll do#
You will support providers and manage daily office tasks. Your responsibilities include:
- Greeting clients and answering phone calls.
- Updating patient information and managing insurance paperwork or prior approvals.
- Assisting with referrals, admissions, and laboratory arrangements.
- Taking patient vitals and weight.
- Administering injections and TB tests for new employees.
- Passing medications and assisting with patient assistance medications.
- Screening provider phone calls and handling problem calls.
- Faxing and phoning in prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Disposing of contaminated supplies.
- Training to cover other medical assistant duties.
- Following department policies and maintaining patient confidentiality.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited medical assisting program that requires an externship.
- Ability to pass a drug screen, TB test, and extensive background check.
- Ability to complete the fingerprinting process.
Location & details#
This position is located in Muncie, Indiana. The role is on-site and requires adherence to health protocols, including mask-wearing and sanitizing. The company recommends that employees receive flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
About Meridian Health Services Corp.
Meridian Health Services Corp. is a healthcare organization based in Muncie, Indiana. The company provides primary medical care, behavioral health services, and human services. It employs between 201 and 500 people. The organization focuses on the integration of physical, mental, and social health for its patients.
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