Medical Assistant II- Endocrinology

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision of a physician and to support clinical workflows. The role includes rooming patients, recording vitals, and assisting with procedures, while maintaining accurate EMR entries and coordinating front-desk activities.

The position requires graduation from a Medical Assistant program, basic life support certification, and proficiency with ICD-10/CPT coding.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant program required.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• TB validated or obtained within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of quality programs and functional healthcare workflows.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient histories.
• Complete medication reconciliation and update patient records.
• Administer injections as ordered by the provider.
• Assist patients with uploading glucose monitoring data from devices.
• Provide direct patient care and support clinical workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Strong communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, one closing night per week 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Schedule

• Full-Time/Days
• M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, one closing night per week 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Location- 550 N. University Blvd, Suite 2180, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient histories
• Complete medication reconciliation and update patient records.
• Administer injections as ordered by the provider.
• Assisting patients with uploading glucose monitoring data from personal devices
• Provide direct patient care and support clinical workflows.
• Obtain and process medical records as needed.
• Scan records and documentation into patient charts

Rewards

• 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 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.

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.