Medical Assistant II - Cytopathology - Full Time/Days

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II for the Cytopathology department. This full-time role involves assisting with patient care and managing clinical information. The successful candidate will support a multidisciplinary team and ensure the standard of care testing is executed efficiently. Opportunities for professional growth, including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs, are offered.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program participation incentives

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Experience with pre-authorization processes preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and CLIA regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with case management for a specialized pathology team.
• Handles patient flow and performs general lab work.
• Coordinates pre/recertification and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program

Certification from recognized medical assisting organizations

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

ICD-10 Coding

CPT Coding

Job description

Medical Assistant II - Cytopathology - Full Time/Days

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Schedule:
Full Time | Day Shift | 40 Hours Per Week | No Weekends | No Holidays
Job Duties:
- Assists with case management and other related duties by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary pathology team to achieve desired clinical, service and cost outcomes.
- Interprets and abstracts clinical information from multiple sources including electronic medical records, electronic databases, and for the knowledge of electronic data entry and submission of information to identified internal and external customers.
- Assists in the completion of elements involving pre/recertification and discharge planning such as copying records, researching benefits, arranging for assigned covered services and obtaining or completing appropriate forms and applications.
Experience Preferred:
- Knowledge of external order entry for complex cancer platforms
- Pre-authorization work experience
A successful candidate has thorough follow up practices and will ensure standard of care testing is carried out as directed.
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. 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 preferred.
- 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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