What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Indiana Health Centers, Inc.?
Medical Assistant (MA) / Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization that has been providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers and eight Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program locations throughout Indiana, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.
IHC in South Bend, Indiana (Western Avenue) is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant (MA) / Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) looking for a rewarding opportunity! Join a dedicated patient-centric team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care. As a Medical Assistant, you will be an integral part of our healthcare team, contributing to both clinical and administrative tasks. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment that values teamwork, excellence, and compassion.
This rewarding position has an exceptional benefits package, including a $2000.00 bonus!
Overview:
- Functions as a support person for the patient; assists the patient to the examination room, gives information to the patient, and collects information for the provider
- Obtains vital signs and other pertinent physical data
- Completes and updates the medical history of the patient
- Check the health care plan appropriate for the patient’s age
- Assists the doctor with examinations, minor surgeries, performs EKGs, hearing and vision testing, and nebulizer treatments
- Performs venipunctures and gives immunizations
- Performs Hct/Hgb’s, hematocrit, blood sugars, urine dipsticks, pregnancy tests, lead screens, strep tests, etc
- Prepares and sends out laboratory, pap, lead screens, and STD for testing
- Keeps logs and paperwork associated with the above tests and procedures current
- Records laboratory tests and processes laboratory test results
- Follows up on TB and Immunizations
- Updates EMR with test results and checks results against the lab test log.
- Completes medical and laboratory supply inventories for all exam rooms and labs
- Sterilizes instruments
Recruitment Package includes but is not limited to:
- Hourly position (Based on education & experience)
- $2000.00 retention bonus paid after one year of employment
- 403(b)/403(b) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Generous PTO
- Employee Referral Program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and more!!
Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) program
- Medical Assistant: Proof of a Diploma/Degree or Certificate
- Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred
- Certification: Proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included)
- Required to provide education, dates, and any certificates at the time of application
- Experience with electronic health records preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
- Interacts with colleagues and patients in a professional manner
- Possess excellent communication skills
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
