Medical Assistant - Peru at Indiana Health Centers, Inc.

Peru, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

22.86

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Medical history documentation, Phlebotomy, Immunizations, EKG, Hearing testing, Vision testing, Nebulizer treatments, Laboratory testing, Sterilization, Electronic health records, Customer service, Communication skills, Basic life support

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 (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 Peru 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 Peru Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/peru/ Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 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 Spanish fluency 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 patient care by collecting vital signs, updating medical histories, and assisting providers with examinations and minor surgeries. They are also responsible for performing laboratory tests, maintaining medical supplies, and ensuring equipment is properly sterilized.