Medical Assistant II-Cardiology - Carmel

Indiana University Health System; Carmel (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

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Carmel, IN seeks a full-time Medical Assistant (MA II) for a fast-paced outpatient clinic. The role centers on rooming patients for most of the day, with some administrative duties and monitor placement. Team of 6 MAs supports direct patient care under physician supervision.

Requirements include current MA certification for MA II; MA program graduates may apply for MA I. Cardiology experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant certification is required for MA II.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program qualifies for MA I.
• Cardiology experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients for most of the day.
• Perform basic lab work and monitor patients as needed.
• Register and schedule appointments; maintain EMR files.
• May precept MA team members as requested by leadership.

Skills

Patient rooming

EMR proficiency

Medical terminology

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EMR software

Job description

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Schedule: 8:00a-4:30p
• No weekends or IUH observed holidays

Location

• 11725 N Illinois St, Suite 355, Carmel, IN 46032

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant certification required for a MA II position however not certified candidates who graduated from a MA program are welcome to apply to be considered for a MA I position.
• Cardiology experience preferred but not required

Clinic Overview

• Team of 6 Medical Assistants
• Fast-paced, high-volume outpatient clinic

Role Highlights

• Rooming patients for most of the day
• Some administrative work and placing monitors
• Time breakdown: ~90% patient rooming
• Basic cross-training in scheduling expected

Growth Opportunities

• Medical Assistant Career Ladder

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.