Medical Assistant

HealthNet; Center (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan

401k Match

Paid Time Off accumulates

Job summary

HealthNet is hiring a Medical Assistant to support Northeast Health Center in Indianapolis, IN. You will prepare exam rooms, assist providers during patient visits, administer injections and vaccines, and perform basic clerical tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, with BLS certification within one month of hire. Flexibility to work at other HealthNet centers is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA within one month of hire.
• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Equivalency acceptable for foreign degrees.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Call patients for next day appointments.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, medical records and patients for clinic visits.
• Assist providers in patient exams and treatments.
• Administer injections and immunizations, and perform phlebotomy.
• Provide patient education and clerical support.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant program

Equivalency for foreign degree

Multitask

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Data entry

Cultural diversity

Dedication

Positive environment

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Location

Northeast Health Center - 3908 Meadows Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Pay

Pay starting at $19/hour

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Call patients for next day appointments.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, medical record and patients for clinic visit and assist providers in patient exams and treatments.
• Assist with examination procedures.
• Administer injections and immunizations, and phlebotomy.
• Provide patient education and clerical support.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collect patient information.
• Call patients for next day appointments.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, medical record and patients for clinic visit and assist providers in patient exams and treatments.
• Assist with examination procedures.
• Perform general lab work.
• Administer injections and immunizations, and phlebotomy.
• Provide patient education and clerical support.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-1pm, Thursday 8am-8pm.

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by physician or clinic manager.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.

Requirements

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA within one month of hire.
• Requires successful completion of high school diploma or GED.
• Requires completion of an accredited educational program for the medical assistant.
• Requires equivalency if presenting a foreign degree.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding.

Skills

• Ability to multitask and work in a high-volume patient environment.
• Ability to work as a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide confidentiality.
• Understanding of data entry and basic math skills.
• Appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity in the workplace.
• Present dedication and drive toward job.
• Represent a positive and welcoming environment to team and patients.
• Flexible attitude as you may be asked to work at other health center locations to aide staffing levels.
• Reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Will be exposed to all patient elements.
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&DD
• Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification

Non-Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.