Medical Assistant (Experienced)

HealthNet • Indianapolis, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs patient care services at HealthNet health centers under the direction of physicians or the clinic manager. The role includes collecting 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. Additional duties include assisting with examination procedures, performing general laboratory work, administering injections and immunizations, conducting phlebotomy, providing patient education, and offering clerical support. Duties may also include other tasks requested by a physician or clinic manager.

This is a full-time position at HealthNet’s 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. Starting pay is $19 per hour. The position is classified as non-exempt.

HealthNet is a nonprofit organization of community-based health centers in Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana. Its mission is to improve lives through 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 and work in a high-volume patient environment.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Understand data entry and basic math.
• Demonstrate appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity in the workplace.
• Demonstrate dedication and drive toward the job.
• Help provide a positive and welcoming environment for the team and patients.
• Be flexible about working at other health center locations to help with staffing.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, and stoop for prolonged periods and perform repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Be able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment weighing up to 20–30 pounds.
• Be able to perform duties during varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Be able to work while exposed to all patient elements.
• The employer is not currently sponsoring work visas.
• A foreign degree requires equivalency.

Responsibilities

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

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, 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.

What This Job Offers

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