Medical Assistant I- Gastroenterology Center

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision and manage front office duties in a busy clinic.

The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, preparing charts, completing medical paperwork, scheduling, and maintaining EMR files in accordance with organizational standards and policies.

Qualifications

• AHA BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• New hires/promotions after Oct 5, 2025 require graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vitals.
• Prepare charts and complete medical paperwork.
• Back-office support and general front-office tasks.
• Register and schedule patients per procedures.
• Maintain EMR files and support physician orders.
• May perform POC checks and assist with basic lab work.

Skills

AHA BLS certification

EMR data entry

Patient vitals

Front desk support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Schedule:

Full Time | Day Shift | 40 Hours Per Week | Monday - Friday | No Weekends | No Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Room patients
• Vitals
• Prepare charts
• Medical paperwork completion
• Back-office work

Description:

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care given in accordance with the organization standards. Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, assures smooth patient flow, performs general lab work, instructs patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs, and ensures medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner. Performs registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures. Maintains EMR files and performs general front office functions as needed. May perform computerized physician order entry, only if directed by assigned physician. May precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• New hires and promotions after October 5th, 2025, will require graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
  Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• TB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire may be required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred.
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures.
  Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Ability to master standard clinical competencies per current Clinical policy, Point of Care and Skills Competency checklists.
• Requires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills.