IU HEALTH CENTER (BA-IUHC-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at Indiana University (IU), providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

IU Student Health Center is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. We commit to creating and maintaining a welcoming environment where all people are respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter and belong at Indiana University.

A Medical Assistant, 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. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare offices through strong administrative and organizational abilities. This position offers more than just a job it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact each day.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Takes and records patients, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, weight and vision test and reports 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, cryosurgery, 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.
• Under supervision, this position performs a variety of outpatient clinic tasks to assist physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and physical therapists in the care of patients.
• Performs administrative and office duties to keep the health care offices running smoothly.
• Schedules and confirms appointments.
• Performs general office duties as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to a department or group of professionals, exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
• Utilizes business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
• Compiles data for expense and statistical reports.
• Receives, screens, and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email promptly, courteously, and accurately.
• Schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements while monitoring expenses.
• Participates in the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies and practices for the organization.
• May perform other duties related to maintaining an internal website and/or working with social media.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of 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.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This is a 10-month position.

Indiana University Bloomington

This is an in person position.

$22.59 per hour which equates to $39,155.97 over 10 months.

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.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Clinical Services

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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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