Medical Assistant - Kokomo at Indiana Health Centers, Inc.

Kokomo, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electronic Health Record, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Vital Signs, Medical History, Assisting Doctors, EKGs, Immunizations, Laboratory Tests, EMR Updates, Sterilization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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, 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 Community Center of Bendix seeks 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 Kokomo Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/kokomo/ Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday - 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday (every other) - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 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 Job Overview: 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 Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills 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.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant supports patients by preparing them for examinations and assisting doctors during procedures. They also perform various medical tests and maintain accurate records of patient information.