Certified Medical Assistant

Aspire Indiana Health•Carmel, IN

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant provides primary and behavioral health services to patients and clients as part of Aspire Indiana Health’s integration team. The position calls for a strong commitment to integrated, whole-person care and knowledge of nursing practices for people with serious mental illness. The role is based at the Carmel location and may require travel to other Aspire locations for coverage as needed. Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services, and programs addressing social determinants of health, including housing and employment. It serves people of all ages across five Central Indiana counties. A hiring bonus is mentioned, but no amount or terms are provided. Employment is subject to a drug screen, TB test, and extensive background checks, including criminal history, sex offender registry, state central registry, education verification, and professional references. Employees are strongly encouraged to receive a flu shot and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Aspire follows CDC protocols, including mask wearing, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Requirements

Certification or registration through an accrediting body is required; accepted bodies include AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, or NAHP.
Access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that meets organizational guidelines and requirements.
Completion of a drug screen, TB test, and required background checks, education verification, and professional references.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a two-year Medical Assistant program accredited by the U.S. Department of Education is highly preferred.
One year of directly related service experience with people in need—such as children, youth, older adults, people with physical, emotional, or mental disabilities, or people with special needs—is preferred.
Previous clinical experience in a medical office setting is highly preferred.
Knowledge of nursing practices with the seriously mentally ill population.

Responsibilities

Provide primary and behavioral health services to patients and clients as part of the integration team.
Support integrated, whole-person care.
Travel to other Aspire locations for coverage, as needed.