- Salary
- $17 – $18/hr
- Location
- Merrillville, IN
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description

Medical Assistant / Receptionist
Part-Time | 24 Hours/Week | $17.50-$18.50/hour
Locations: Crown Point, IN 46307 & Valparaiso, IN 46383
Schedule: Monday: Valparaiso Front Desk | Tuesday: MA/Receptionist | Friday: MA (alternating weekly between Valparaiso & Crown Point)
A Role That Combines Patient Care and Front Office Support
Advanced Pain and Anesthesia Consultants (APAC) is seeking a Medical Assistant / Receptionist to support both clinical and front office operations across our Crown Point and Valparaiso locations.
Why Join APAC?
- Variety of clinical and front office responsibilities
- Opportunity to build both administrative and hands-on healthcare skills
- Supportive, collaborative, patient-centered team
- Modern outpatient healthcare environment
- Work for a stable, Joint Commission-accredited organization
- Meaningful work that directly supports patients and their care
Advanced Pain and Anesthesia Consultants (APAC) is a Joint Commission-accredited practice specializing in comprehensive pain management. Our multidisciplinary team combines advanced interventional procedures, physical therapy, and psychological support to help patients improve mobility, manage pain, and enhance their quality of life.
Your Role
As a Medical Assistant / Receptionist, you will help keep both the front office and clinical areas running smoothly. Responsibilities will include welcoming and assisting patients, managing appointments and records, and providing clinical support to physicians and patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome patients, manage check-in and check-out, register new patients, and collect co-pays and deposits.
- Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, and gather required patient information.
- Prepare patient paperwork, insurance documentation, and consent forms.
- Maintain accurate patient information and electronic medical records while protecting confidentiality.
- Obtain and document medical histories, vital signs, and other clinical information.
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms, clean instruments, stock supplies, and monitor inventory.
- Assist physicians with procedures, patient care, medication administration under physician supervision, and patient transfers.
- Provide compassionate support and assistance to patients and their families.
- Follow HIPAA, OSHA, facility policies, and required compliance standards.
- Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least one year of administrative experience.
- At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
- At least one year of hands-on experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and protect patient confidentiality.
- Comfortable balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities.
- Medical Assistant Certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and EMR systems.
If you're a Medical Assistant or healthcare professional with front office experience looking for a role where no two days are exactly the same, we'd love to hear from you.
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.