Medical Assistant II - Dermatology

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, IN seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision. You will conduct procedures, maintain EMR files, and handle front-office tasks including registration and scheduling. AHA BLS is required, with CMA/CCMA/RMA/NCMA/CMAC certifications preferred.

The role also involves basic lab work, patient education, and potential order entry as directed, with opportunities to precept junior staff. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification preferred.
• 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 laboratory and medical procedures.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction.
• Ensures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments and smooth patient flow.
• Performs general lab work and educates patients about procedures and needs.
• Handles registration and scheduling per procedures; maintains EMR files.
• May perform computerized physician order entry as directed.
• Precepts current MA team members or MA externs as requested by leadership.

Job description

Overview

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Key Details

• Status: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekends: None
• Holidays: None

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.

Qualifications, requirements and responsibilities

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.