Medical Assistant - Jackson County

Indiana-Health-Centers,-Inc.; Seymour (IN); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retention bonus

No nights or weekends

Paid time off

Day 1 benefits

401(k) matching

Life and disability coverage

Flexible leave

Wellness program

EAP access

Résumé du poste

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. is recruiting a Medical Assistant to support patient examinations, collect vital signs, and assist clinicians across multiple services. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and accurate charting in EMR systems. Recent graduates and certified MAs are encouraged to apply.

The Jackson County team operates with standard clinic hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including immediate health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-facing skills.
• Ability to work professionally with colleagues and patients.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients to examination room and communicate with providers.
• Obtain vital signs and collect pertinent data.
• Prepare and update medical histories and health plans.
• Support examinations, basic procedures and testing as needed.
• Maintain logs and paperwork for tests and procedures.

Connaissances

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA program completion

BLS (AED) certification

Description du poste

Description

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization 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, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations), we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC Jackson County is now recruiting for a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team. The MA contributes to IHC’s mission and goals of client satisfaction, quality of care, cost competitiveness, and productivity by performing basic preparation and examination of the patient, maintenance of supplies in the examination areas, as well as maintenance of instruments and equipment. Recent graduates, experienced MAs, and Certified MAs are encouraged to apply!

Meet our Jackson County Team:

IHC Jackson County - Indiana Health Centers

Clinic Hours of Operation:

Monday - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday - Closed

Sunday - Closed

IHC’s robust benefits and compensation package includes:

• $2,000.00 retention bonus paid after one year of employment


• No nights or weekends


• Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays


• Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility


• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment


• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions


• Flexible Leave of Absence programs


• Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation


• Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services

Medical Assistant role responsibilities include:

• 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

Required skills:

• Experience with electronic health record preferred


• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills


• Interacts with colleagues and patients in a professional manner


• Possess excellent communication skills

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

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.