Medical Assistant - School Based

About the role

Perform a variety of patient care services at a school-based clinic as directed by the Nurse Practitioner. Administrative responsibilities include supply ordering, vaccine management, and managing documentation for EMR. Help triage needs of students presenting at the clinic.

Team structure: 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 Medical Assistant. School size: 1,200 students, grades 9-12.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient information
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, medical records, and patients for visits; assist providers in patient exams and treatments
• Assist with examination procedures
• Perform general lab work
• Administer injections and immunizations
• Provide patient education, reproductive care needs, and clerical support
• Assist with sports physicals and PPDs
• Provide TX services including contraception and STI testing & treatment

Job responsibilities listed above are a summary and do not include other tasks requested by the physician or clinic manager.

Requirements

• Currently not sponsoring work visa
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA within one month of hire
• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program for medical assistants
• Equivalency if presenting a foreign degree
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding

Skills

• Ability to multitask and work in a high-volume patient environment
• Ability to work as a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to provide confidentiality
• Understanding of data entry and basic math skills
• Appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity in the workplace
• Dedication and drive toward job
• Represent a positive and welcoming environment to team and patients
• Flexible attitude; may be asked to work at other health center locations to aid staffing levels
• Reliable transportation required

Physical Requirements

• Able to engage in prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping
• Able to perform repeated bending, stooping, and squatting
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours
• Will be exposed to all patient elements
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing

About HealthNet

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN. Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers, 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card available within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and is available to use
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program

Schedule

Full-time. Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–2:00 PM or 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.