Medical Assistant - Logansport
Indiana Health Centers, Inc., Logansport, IN, United States
Overview
Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, specializes in integrated care to meet the needs of patients across its ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations). IHC offers primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to diverse patient populations throughout Indiana.
IHC Logansport is now recruiting for a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team. Recent graduates, experienced MAs, and Certified MAs are encouraged to apply.
Clinic Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Benefits and Compensation
$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
Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services
Job Overview
Functions as a support person for the patient; assists the patient to the examination room, provides information, and collects data for the provider.
Obtains vital signs and other pertinent physical data.
Completes and updates the medical history of the patient.
Checks 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.
Maintains logs and paperwork associated with the above tests and procedures.
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.
Interacts with colleagues and patients in a professional manner.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Requirements
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.
Spanish fluency.
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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Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, specializes in integrated care to meet the needs of patients across its ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations). IHC offers primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to diverse patient populations throughout Indiana.
IHC Logansport is now recruiting for a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team. Recent graduates, experienced MAs, and Certified MAs are encouraged to apply.
Clinic Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Benefits and Compensation
$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
Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services
Job Overview
Functions as a support person for the patient; assists the patient to the examination room, provides information, and collects data for the provider.
Obtains vital signs and other pertinent physical data.
Completes and updates the medical history of the patient.
Checks 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.
Maintains logs and paperwork associated with the above tests and procedures.
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.
Interacts with colleagues and patients in a professional manner.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Requirements
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.
Spanish fluency.
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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