Medical Assistant I- Primary Care

Indiana University Health System; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care under supervision, perform general lab work, and assist with front-office tasks. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, performing point-of-care testing, and ensuring timely completion of orders and referrals, with EMR maintenance in a busy healthcare setting.

This full-time day position offers benefits including 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement,

Qualifications

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Performing point-of-care (POC) testing.
• Maintains EMR files and performs general front office functions.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides direct patient care and clinical direction.
• Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments.
• Supports providers with administrative tasks and registration/scheduling.

Skills

Rooming patients

Vital signs collection

Point-of-care testing

Administrative support

EMR navigation

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduation

AHA Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Schedule

• Full-time, days
• Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Location- 550 S. Landmark Ave. Bloomington IN 47404

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
• Performing point-of-care (POC) testing
• Support providers with administrative tasks

Rewards

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

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.