Medical Assistant II - ENT - Lafayette

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthy Results Wellness Program

Job summary

IU Health in Lafayette, IN is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to join a busy ENT specialty clinic. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, at 2600 Greenbush St. Lafayette, with no weekend shifts and no travel.

You will room patients, support the clinical team, and handle front office tasks as needed. Applicants must hold CMA certification; prior experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• Prior experience welcomed but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, team-oriented environment.
• Patient-focused and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Support clinical workflow and patient care activities.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.
• Occasionally support other departments if needed.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-focused

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a motivated Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a busy specialty clinic and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Location: 2600 Greenbush St., Lafayette, IN
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
No weekends, holidays, or travel required

Why Join Our Team?

• Join a high-volume specialty ENT practice
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and supportive team
• Exposure to specialty care in a fast-paced clinical environment

What You’ll Do

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits
• Support clinical workflow and patient care activities
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed
• Occasionally support other departments if needed

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Medical Assistant Certification required
• Prior experience welcomed but not required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
• Patient-focused and dependable

What to Expect

• Team of four Medical Assistants
• Approximately 85% of the day spent rooming patients
• Fast-paced specialty practice with a strong focus on patient care
• Collaborative environment dedicated to providing high-quality ENT services

Benefits

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