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Medical Assistant
Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM CST | $17-18/hour
Location: La Porte, IN 46350
Looking for a rewarding healthcare career with a consistent weekday schedule?
Join APAC, a Joint Commission-accredited leader in advanced, multidisciplinary pain management. You'll work alongside a collaborative team providing patient-centered care through innovative interventional procedures, physical therapy, and psychological support, all while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
- No weekends
- Collaborative, patient-first environment
- Opportunity to support patients throughout their care journey
- Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals
- Established, Joint Commission-accredited organization
- Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan
- DailyPay and employee recognition programs
APAC provides advanced, multidisciplinary pain management designed to help patients reclaim their lives. Our approach combines interventional procedures, physical therapy, and psychological support to address patients' needs from multiple perspectives. Our commitment to quality care and collaboration creates an environment where healthcare professionals can grow while making a meaningful impact.
What You'll Do
As a Medical Assistant, you'll provide clinical and administrative support to healthcare professionals while helping ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and check patients in and out
- Obtain patient information, medical histories, vital signs, test results, and other clinical data
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and ensure required forms and consents are completed
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms, equipment, instruments, and medical supplies
- Manage medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms appropriately
- Prepare, order, and administer medications under physician direction and supervision
- Assist practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care activities
- Assist with pre- and post-procedure patient transfers
- Provide compassionate support and assistance to patients and families
- Schedule and reschedule appointments, including managing waitlists and offering earlier openings when available
- Schedule follow-up appointments at checkout or document the reason when an appointment cannot be scheduled
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and other healthcare regulations and complete required annual training
- High school diploma or GED required
- At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting
- Medical Assistant certification may be required
- Knowledge of medical terminology, spelling, and office ethics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Understanding of basic clerical procedures, including recordkeeping and filing
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
- Professional, compassionate approach to patient care
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality
Health & Financial:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Time Off
- Company-Paid Holidays
- Travel Emergency Assistance
- Employee Discount Program
- Health Management Tools
- Bonusly employee recognition
- DailyPay for on-demand pay access
If you're looking for a stable weekday opportunity where you can provide meaningful patient care while working alongside a supportive, collaborative healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join APAC!
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $17 - $18