Medical Assistant - OB/GYN

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their OBGYN clinic. This role emphasizes excellent customer service and attention to detail, as you assist in various specialty clinics. You'll be responsible for providing patient care, measuring vital signs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join a team that values advocacy, care, and service, making a significant impact on the community's health. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an education program for the medical assistant.
• CPR certification preferred (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care considering individual needs and responses.
• Maintains a safe clinic environment and adheres to safety standards.
• Assists providers with exams and minor office procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Vital Signs Measurement

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Date: Apr 24, 2025

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Organization: HHC

Division:Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Req ID: 23210

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The OBGYN clinic is searching for a Medical Assistant, preferably with OBGYN experience, to assist in our Specialty OB/GYN and procedure clinics. Excellent customer service, attention to detail, proficiency in phlebotomy and the flexibility to assist in a variety of specialty clinics within the OBGYN clinic are sought.

The Medical Assistant II provides patient care which takes into account patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Alters activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable populations of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values
• Maintains a safe patient/clinic environment; practice is in compliance with Eskenazi's safety standards
• Demonstrates good communication skills using appropriate medical terminology
• Exhibits legal and ethical professional conduct, follows organizational/site-specific protocols/processes
• Provides patient care which takes into account patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Alters activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
• Integrates cultural/population specific diversity needs into patient care as well as integrating physiological, psychological and cultural needs
• Measures and records vital signs, heights, weights, other parameters including pain assessment
• Interviews patient and records history, chief complaint, other findings
• Calls prescriptions (except Schedule II medications) to pharmacy for the provider per written orders
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests including EKGs
• Assists provider with exams and minor office procedures
• Collects and processes lab specimens including phlebotomy
• Monitors follow-up of tests and lab studies done and notifies provider
• Performs point-of-care testing, including pertinent quality control testing, documenting results
• Prepares and administers medications (with exceptions per organizational or site-specific guidelines) with provider written order
• Demonstrates competence/accountability in the administration of medications, treatments, performing tests
• Changes/applies dressings, removes sutures, other minor procedures
• Performs CPR when needed
• Accurately, legibly, legally documents findings, services provided (including medication administration), education/instructions given, completes other required documentation
• Cleans rooms after each patient exam
• Answers phones/makes phone calls as needed/directed
• Helps maintain clinic flow
• Operates standard office equipment
• Schedules appointments
• Maintains supplies and equipment (stocking/ordering) including routine stocking of exam rooms
• Alters activities/behaviors to provide population-specific and age-specific care
• Maintains required certifications (organizationally and as required by site)
• Assists with the orientation of other staff members including Medical Assistant Externs
• Must sit together with Clinical Team

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an education program for the medical assistant
• CPR certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification is preferred)
• Current TB Education certification is preferred

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis