Medical Assistant I - Primary Care-Landmark, Bloomington - Full Time/Days

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system in Indiana as a Medical Assistant, where you will provide essential patient care and support clinical operations. This role involves performing direct patient care under supervision, maintaining electronic medical records, and ensuring smooth patient flow. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness. This is your chance to make a real impact in the lives of patients in your community.

Benefits

401(K) Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program Incentives

Qualifications

• Performs direct patient care and clinical direction under supervision.
• Maintains EMR files and performs general front office functions.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments.
• Instructs patients concerning procedures and treatments.
• Performs registration and scheduling activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support Certification

Knowledge of OSHA

Data Collection and Entry Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Program Graduation

Tools

EMR Systems

Computerized Physician Order Entry

Job description

Overview

Schedule:

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

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 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.
•Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
•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.