Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Description: Indiana 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 and eight Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program locations throughout Indiana, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level. IHC in Marion, Indiana is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and is looking for a rewarding opportunity! Join a dedicated patient-centric team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care. As a CMA, you will be an integral part of our healthcare team, contributing to clinical and administrative tasks. You will be able to work in a supportive and collaborative environment that values teamwork, excellence, and compassion. Overview: 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 patientxe2x80x99s age Assists the doctor with examinations and minor surgeries, performs EKGs, hearing and vision testing, and nebulizer treatments Performs venipunctures and gives immunizations Performs Hct/Hgbxe2x80x99s, 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 Recruitment Package includes but is not limited to: Hourly position $2000.00 retention bonus paid after one year 403(b)/403(b) matching Flexible spending account Health, life, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account Generous PTO Employee Referral Program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement and more!! Requirements: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required: Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program (MA) Required: Certified Medical Assistant: Passed the CMA, RMA, or CCMA exam Required: Updated resume including education, dates & certificates at the time of application (Diploma, Degree, or Certificate) Bilingual: Preferred but not required for this position Proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included) Experience with electronic health records is preferred (eCW is a plus) Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Interacts with colleagues and patients in a professional manner Possess excellent communication skills