Medical Assistant
| Company | Indiana Health Centers |
|---|---|
| Location | Bedford, IN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
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)
Responsibilities
- 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 provider
- Obtains vital signs and other pertinent physical data
- Completes and updates the medical history of the patient
- Check 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
- Keeps logs and paperwork associated with the above tests and procedures current
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills