Medical Assistant at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Earlham College - Richmond, IN

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Staff

Description

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team!

Summary:

Under supervision, perform administrative, clinical, and technical support services for Earlham College Health and Counseling Services departments; provide a variety of direct and indirect health-related services.

The Medical Assistant works within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and community agencies in the delivery of health support services, coordinates multiple services within Health and Counseling Services including referrals, scheduling, and intake procedures; provides administrative support and coordination for scheduling, projects, events, and department operations; assesses patient needs and makes appropriate referrals.

Essential Functions:

Patient Care Responsibilities:

• Provide direct client services such as administering first aid to ill or injured students and staff; take vital signs, collect and process lab specimens, and perform other authorized tests and procedures.


• Provide reception, intake, and referral services for students seeking specialized health and counseling resources and support services.


• Refer patients and serve as a liaison to appropriate individuals for health and counseling services.


• Provide technical assistance in quality assurance activities, including development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.


• Prepare reports regarding health and counseling statistics.


• Maintain supply inventory and restock exam rooms.


• Prepare medical record notes and assist in medical record management, including obtaining requested records, scanning records, updating medication and allergy information, and updating personal information.


• Perform patient check-in, including obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, chief complaint, and brief relevant history. Prepare patients for examination or visit, as appropriate.


• Collect blood samples (and other specimens) and prepare them for laboratory testing, including entering the order in the receiving laboratory services.

Supplies and Equipment Maintenance:

• Maintain supply inventory and order supplies as needed.


• Restock exam rooms, maintain equipment, and ensure they are working properly.

Daily Functioning:

• Participate in the review of health and counseling services schedules and space needs.


• Provide clerical support.


• Facilitate the coordination of patient services within Health and Counseling Services.


• Prepare and maintain medical records (both electronic and paper), including filing, scanning, copying, and faxing.

Professional Development & Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Must possess proof of current CPR certification.


• Certified Medical Assistant Certificate or Degree from an accredited program/institution

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*


• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*


• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*


• Employee Assistance Program*


• Campus Store Discount


• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra


• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees


• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games


• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows


• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*


• 403(b) Retirement* - For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.


• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply

Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal

Cover letter - Please address your thinking and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position.

Resume

List of Three References with Contact Information

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham's Work Authorization Policy

Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.

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