Medical Assistant II - Endocrinology

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Muncie, IN is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support patient flow and front office duties in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include registering and scheduling, performing general lab tasks, EMR maintenance, and assisting with procedures while ensuring timely processing of orders and referrals. A CMA/RMA/CCMA or MA program completion is preferred; OSHA/ICD-10/CPT knowledge required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; MA program preferred.
• Certification in CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC desirable.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Experience with patient registration and front-office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assures completeness of procedures and treatments and supports patient flow.
• Maintains EMR and performs front-office tasks as needed.
• Performs registration and scheduling activities per procedures.
• May perform computerized physician order entry when directed.
• Precepts MA team members or externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program certificate

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Overview

Position Details

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Tuesday–Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Weekends: None

Holidays: None

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

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.

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.