Medical Assistant II - Cardiology

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthy Results Wellness Program with"

bi-weekly incentives

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a busy Cardiology clinic. The role offers a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with no weekend shifts or travel required.

You will room and discharge patients, perform registration and scheduling, and maintain EMR files while supporting front office duties. Growth opportunities exist to advance to MA III in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Medical Assistant program
• Current CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or CMAC certification is required
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required for healthcare workers
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• TB testing or validation within 6 months of hire preferred
• Knowledge of Quality Programs and Standards within 6 months of hire
• Proficient in accurate data collection and entry

Responsibilities

• Room and discharge patients.
• Registration and scheduling activities.
• Maintain EMR files and front office duties as needed.
• May perform computerized physician order entry as directed.
• Precept MA team members or externs as requested by leadership

Skills

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA program graduate

CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Role Overview

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity in a Cardiology clinic
• Schedule: 40 hours (5 shifts) per week M-F
• No weekends, holidays, or travel required
• Supportive team environment with 6 Medical Assistants
• Primary responsibilities include rooming and discharging patients, with some administrative duties
• Busy clinic setting that requires strong multitasking skills and the ability to follow direction
• Opportunity for growth and advancement to MA III
• Ideal candidate is adaptable, team-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Benefits Designed for You
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi‑weekly incentives

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. Expected to 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 required.
• Current certification in medical assisting required from America Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Center for competency Testing (NCMA), and/or American Medical Certification Association (CMAC).
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• TB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire 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.