Medical Assistant II-Cardiology - Methodist

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant-II to join our cardiology team in Indianapolis. You will room patients, document in the EMR, and support 2-4 providers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC), completion of an MA program, and high school diploma. Expect routine EKGs, scheduling tasks, and maintaining patient flow in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; graduation from a Medical Assistant program is required.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• TB validation or within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of standard lab procedures and medical procedures.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Ability to master clinical competencies and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Room and prepare patients for appointments.
• Support 2-4 providers alongside a teammate.
• Document patient information in the EMR.
• Perform EKGs as needed.
• Assist with scheduling, phone calls, and provider faxes.
• Take vital signs.
• Zio placement.
• Maintain patient flow in a high-volume cardiology environment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Fast-paced

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Join a caring, supportive team dedicated to delivering excellent patient care every day.

• Medical Assistant-II
• Location: 1801 N Senate Blvd, Suite 4000
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Our cardiology team operates in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where we see around 150 patients a day. Supporting our outreach clinic in Brownsburg 1 day a week.

What you'll do:

• Room and prepare patients for appointments
• Support 2-4 providers alongside a teammate
• Document patient information in the EMR
• Perform EKGs as needed
• Assist with scheduling, phone calls, and provider faxes
• Vitals
• Zio Placement
• Our cardiology team operates in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where we see around 150 patients a day.

What makes someone successful on our team:

• Motivated and dependable
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Works well independently and as part of a team

Why you'll love it here:

• Supportive team culture
• No weekends or holidays
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Meaningful work helping patients every day

Why IU Health

• Indiana’s leading healthcare system focused on patient-centered care
• Supportive team environment and professional development opportunities

Benefits

• Benefits Designed for You
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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.