Medical Assistant

apartment Centerstone of Indiana, Inc. location_onBloomington, IN 47403, US

Centerstone Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike and is rapidly growing to serve people in multiple counties across south central and eastern Indiana. We are dedicated to providing affordable and accessible, high quality, integrated healthcare to those most in need in our communities. Our vision is to inspire and build healthy lives through superior care, collaboration, and the reduction of barriers for those we serve. This proves to be a rewarding opportunity. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone Health Services team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Assists Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses. Prepares examination rooms. Prepares patients for examinations. Processes charts. Assists Office Professionals with clerical duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes and records the following types of tasks in the Centerstone Health Services’ EMR:
- Patient vital signs
- Spirometry readings
- Administers EKGs
- Assists with office procedures
- Administers injections and vaccines
- Draws and processes blood and lab specimens
- Renders basic first aid when necessary
- Ensures that all data elements are captured in each patient visit
Assists physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with examinations of patients; assist patients.
Supplies management (ordering and stocking of examination rooms/clinic area); sterilize instruments; clean examination rooms.
Prepares patient information and process related paperwork.
Follows guidelines and procedures set by both the Medical Director and the CHS Quality Assurance (QA) Team.
Responsible for direct patient communications regarding:
- Lab results
- Future appointments
- Hospital admissions
- Referral appointments
Able to answer patient questions or direct them to the proper resources whether in person or over the phone.
May be called upon to serve on committees, work groups or other bodies as assigned.
Performs clerical duties, including filing, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Ability to assess and chart accurate information by using equipment listed below.
Ability to provide basic nursing care.
Knowledge of medical field, terminology, and nursing procedures.
Clerical skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level in an accredited (MA) Medical Assist program. Graduate of accredited Nursing Assistant Program preferred.

Years of Experience

Completion of competency skills check list prior to performing tasks independently.

Required Certification/Licensure

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Task Percentage of Time/Frequency

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - occasional

Driving - occasional

Kneeling - occasional

Lifting - occasional

Bending - occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$15.00--$21.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

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