Job Summary

As the Medical Assistant, you will be at the core of our outpatient clinic, assisting our skilled physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and physical therapists in delivering exceptional patient care. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare offices through your strong administrative and organizational abilities. Department-Specific 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 therapists 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 of experience in health care Licensed Medical Assistant with 2 years relevant experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Required Certified Medical Assistant Upon Date of Hire SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

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.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana This is an in-person position

Advertised Salary

$19.48 - $20.93, depending on license status

Work Hours

Up to 29 hours per week Monday - Friday, day shift. Times may vary. Flexibility required for occasional Saturday shift.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Part Time Employee Job Family: Part Time Employee Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

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. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.