Medical Assistant - South BendIndiana Health Centers, Inc. • South Bend, IN, US

Medical Assistant - South Bend

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. • South Bend, IN, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job 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.

Meet our South Bend (Western Ave) Team : https : / / indianahealthonline.org / locations / south -bend /

Clinic Hours of Operation :

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

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

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

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

Friday - 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.m.

Saturday (1st and 3rd) - 8 : 00 a.m. - 12 : 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
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program 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

Fluency in Spanish language preferred but not required

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

Fluency in Spanish language

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.

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Medical Assistant • South Bend, IN, US