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Job Summary
As the Medical Assistant, you will be at the core of our outpatient clinic. This position offers more than just a job it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact each day.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Assists our skilled physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and physical therapists in delivering exceptional patient care.
Plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare offices.
General Responsibilities
Takes and records patients' blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, weight and vision test and report abnormal patient conditions to the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse or physical therapist
Responds to patient symptoms and complaints with first aid or consultation with nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physical therapist
Prepares patients for specific minor surgery and treatment procedures which may include colposcopy, cryo surgery, IUD placement and endometrial biopsies and assists the provider as required during the procedure
Prepares medical equipment, laboratory specimen collection materials and pharmaceuticals for patient office examinations
Administers routine treatment procedures as ordered and supervised by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapist and nurses
Performs general office duties as needed
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
6 months experience in health care
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
Certified Medical Assistant
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Preferred
Strong administrative and organizational abilities
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
Work Location
This in-person position
Bloomington, Indiana
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Advertised Salary
$19.09 per hour
Work Hours
Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with occasional Saturdays. Shifts vary.
This position is 10 months per year.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Clinical Services
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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