Medical Assistant (Experienced)

HealthNet; Center (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthNet is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinic staff at its Indianapolis health centers. You will prepare exam rooms, collect patient information, and assist with patient exams and treatments in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include calling patients for next day appointments, performing injections, phlebotomy and basic lab work, and providing education and clerical support while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through the AHA within one month of hire.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Call patients for next day appointments.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment and medical records for visits and assist providers.
• Assist with examination procedures and general lab work.
• Administer injections and immunizations, and phlebotomy.
• Provide patient education and clerical support.
• Collect patient information and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Multitask

Team player

Confidentiality

Data entry

Cultural diversity

Dedication

Welcoming environment

Flexible staffing

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assistant program

Foreign degree equivalency

Job description

Description

Southwest Health Center - 1522 West Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN 46221

Pay starting at $19/hour

What you’ll do as a Medical Assistant at HealthNet:

Perform a variety patient care services at HealthNet Inc. health centers as directed by physicians or clinic manager.

• 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.

Job Type

Full-time

What you’ll do as a Medical Assistant at HealthNet:

Perform a variety patient care services at HealthNet Inc. health centers as directed by physicians or clinic manager.

• 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.

When you’ll work as a Medical Assistant at HealthNet:

• Full-time.


• Monday 8am-8pm, Tuesday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-12pm.

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

(Please, consider applying even if you do not meet all of the listed criteria below. We would love to engage with you for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper)

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.


• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA within one month of hire.


• Requires completion of high school diploma or GED.


• Requires successful completion of an accredited educational program for the medical assistant.


• Requires equivalency if presenting a foreign degree.


• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding.

What you’ll need as a Medical Assistant at HealthNet:

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.


• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA within one month of hire.


• Requires completion of high school diploma or GED.


• Requires successful completion of an accredited educational program for the medical assistant.


• Requires equivalency if presenting a foreign degree.


• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding.

The skills you’ll bring as a Medical Assistant at HealthNet:

• 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.

Why work at HealthNet?

• 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&D


• 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.