Medical Assistant (Part-Time) - Bedford

Indiana Health Centers, Inc.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support patient care in Bedford. The role involves assisting patients, obtaining vital signs, and performing various medical tasks. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a retention bonus.

Benefits

$2000.00 retention bonus paid after one year

403(b) retirement plan employer match

Day 1 eligibility - Health, life, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients to examination rooms and collects information.
• Obtains vital signs and updates medical history.
• Assists with examinations, performs EKGs and immunizations.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) program

Job description

Description

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.

This is a Part-Time, Hourly position.

Meet our Bedford Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/bedford/

Hours of Operation:

Monday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday - Closed

Sunday – Closed

IHC's Compensation and Benefits Package includes, but is not limited to:

• $2000.00 retention bonus paid after one year
• 403(b) retirement plan employer match
• Day 1 eligibility - Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical Assistant Job 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/HGBs, 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

Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) program
• Proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included)

Preferred:

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.