Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension
- Location
- Onsite (Carmel, IN)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the Role
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system seeking a Lead Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and manage daily medical office operations. The role involves clinical support, patient care coordination, and mentoring staff within the Plastic Reconstructive Surgery department.
Skills
Benefits
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Disability
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
Full job details
Your future role at a glance
Location: Carmel, IN
Facility: St. Vincent Medical Group
Department/Specialty: Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
How you'll make an impact in this role
- Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
- Train staff, assist with office workflow/policies, track staff attendance, cover front and back office when needed, billing coding, monitor provider schedules, and other related duties.
- Functions in a lead capacity with oversight and mentoring of less experienced Medical Assistants.
- Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care obtaining vital statistics as well as providing clerical and organizational tasks such as appointment scheduling and chart management.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.