Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Position at IHC BedfordIndiana 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 Bedford 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!Clinic Hours of Operation:Monday- 7:30 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday- 7:30 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday- 7:30 AM - 5:00 PMThursday- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PMFriday- 7:30 AM - 4:00 PMSaturday- ClosedSunday- ClosedIHC's robust benefits and compensation package includes:$2,000.00 retention bonus paid after one year of employmentNo nights or weekendsGenerous Paid Time Off and Floating HolidaysDay 1 Insurance benefits eligibility403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employmentEmployer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributionsFlexible Leave of Absence programsPersonify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participationEmployee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation servicesMedical Assistant role responsibilities include: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 providerObtains vital signs and other pertinent physical dataCompletes and updates the medical history of the patientCheck the health care plan appropriate for the patient's ageAssists the doctor with examinations, minor surgeries, performs EKGs, hearing and vision testing, and nebulizer treatmentsPerforms venipunctures and gives immunizationsPerforms 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 testingKeeps logs and paperwork associated with the above tests and procedures currentRecords laboratory tests and processes laboratory test resultsFollows up on TB and ImmunizationsUpdates EMR with test results and checks results against the lab test logCompletes medical and laboratory supply inventories for all exam rooms and labsSterilizes instrumentsRequired skills:Experience with electronic health record preferredExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsInteracts with colleagues and patients in a professional mannerPossess excellent communication skillsRequirements:High School Diploma or equivalentProof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) programProof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included)Preferred:Certified Medical AssistantEqual Opportunity Employment StatementWe 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. Indiana Health Centers