Job Description
Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Medical Assistant at Beacon Medical Group in Mishawaka, IN.
Be a Beacon. Make a Difference. At Beacon Health System, you're not just part of a team, you're part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Local and National Discounts
- Beacon Academy Educational Courses
- Gym Membership Discount
About Beacon Medical Group As a division of Beacon Health System, Beacon Medical Group is the largest, most comprehensive medical group in the region. Currently employing more than 250 physicians, 80 advanced practice clinicians, and representing over 35 different specialties, BMG is deeply rooted in the community it serves. Providing comprehensive treatment with a personal touch, we're dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.
What You'll Do As a Medical Assistant, you'll report to the Practice Manager and work under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and Office Supervisor. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, you'll perform various clerical and patient care duties. Responsibilities include assisting the physician in support of medical care, answering the telephone, admitting and discharging patients, and performing data entry.
Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities - Greet patients and visitors professionally; assist as needed.
- Answer calls, relay messages, and triage patient inquiries.
- Schedule procedures and coordinate hospital admissions.
- Maintain physician calendar and sync with scheduling systems.
- Record medical history and preload EMR with patient data.
- Prepare patients for exams and assist with procedures.
- Administer and document medications, injections, and EKG/lab tests.
- Manage medication refills and dosage per provider instructions.
- Interpret and communicate physician instructions to patients.
- Maintain patient records, charts, and exam room supplies.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Prepare and send procedure orders to hospitals.
- Attend meetings, participate in committees, and complete assigned projects.
- Support professional development through approved training.
Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum age requirement: 17 years.
- Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program or equivalent work experience with successful completion of the Certification Exam is preferred.
- Previous medical office experience and the ability to speak and write Spanish are desired.
What You Bring As a Medical Assistant you bring knowledge of and competency in performing patient care procedures, observations, treatments and techniques utilized by facility. You have the ability to perform vena puncture. You demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary to consistently receive and greet visitors, clients, and staff members in a professional manner. You demonstrate well developed communication skills to communicate effectively and clearly to a variety of internal and external contacts. You bring knowledge of billing, office procedures and computer skills. You demonstrate analytical skills necessary to solve patient problems and interpret data. You promote collaboration and innovation in the clinical services to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to improving health care delivery and the quality of patient care. You have the ability to perform EKG's and other procedures applicable to the practice (e.g., treadmills).
The Beacon Way At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it's built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of
Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion , we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.
We call this commitment The Beacon Way-a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Day shift,