Medical Assistant

HealthNet • Indianapolis, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs patient care services at HealthNet health centers as directed by physicians or the clinic manager. The role includes gathering patient information, contacting patients about next-day appointments, preparing exam rooms, equipment, medical records, and patients for clinic visits, and assisting providers with examinations and treatments. Other duties include examination procedures, general laboratory work, injections and immunizations, phlebotomy, patient education, and clerical support. The listed responsibilities are a summary and may not include other tasks requested by a physician or clinic manager.

The position is based at Southwest Health Center, 1522 West Morris Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. The schedule is Monday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.–12 p.m. The employee may be asked to work at other health center locations to support staffing needs.

HealthNet is a nonprofit community health organization serving Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana. Its mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.

Requirements

• Complete high school diploma or GED.
• Successfully complete an accredited educational program for medical assistants.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification through the AHA within one month of hire.
• Have knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Be able to multitask in a high-volume patient environment.
• Be able to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Have data-entry and basic math skills.
• Demonstrate appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity in the workplace.
• Demonstrate dedication and a positive, welcoming approach toward colleagues and patients.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing, or pulling equipment weighing up to 20–30 pounds.
• The employer is not currently sponsoring work visas.
• Foreign degrees require equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care services as directed by physicians or the clinic manager.
• Collect patient information.
• Call patients regarding next-day appointments.
• Prepare examination rooms, equipment, medical records, and patients for clinic visits.
• Assist providers with patient examinations and treatments.
• Assist with examination procedures.
• Perform general laboratory work.
• Administer injections and immunizations and perform phlebotomy.
• Provide patient education and clerical support.
• Perform other tasks requested by a physician or clinic manager.
• Work at other health center locations as needed to support staffing levels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Health Savings Account and Difference Card available within certain medical plans.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D coverage.
• Group accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Domestic partner leave.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off that accumulates from the start of employment and is available to use.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED