Medical Assistant - Spencer

Indiana Health Centers, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

No nights or weekends

Paid time off

Day 1 insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

HSA contributions

Leave of absence

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) Owen County is hiring a Medical Assistant to join the Spencer team. The MA will assist clinicians, prepare examination rooms, record vital signs, and support testing and minor procedures.

Qualification includes a High School Diploma or MA program completion with BLS. EHR experience is preferred. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a stable, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification (AED) required.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients from the exam room and support the provider with information gathering.
• Obtain vital signs and collect pertinent health information.
• Maintain patient history and appropriate documentation in EMR.
• Assist with examinations, minor procedures, and testing.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare supplies for sessions.

Skills

EHR experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC)

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 Owen County in Spencer 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.

Meet our Owen County Team:

https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/owen-county/

Clinic Hours Of Operation

Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:0 0 p.m.

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 resultsFollows 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

• 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.