Medical Assistant II-Family Medicine South

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant. Responsibilities include performing patient care, maintaining EMR files, and ensuring smooth patient flow. Candidates must have current MA certification and be knowledgeable in relevant medical procedures and coding standards.

Qualifications

• Current MA certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification for healthcare workers required.
• TB tested or validation obtained within 6 months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction.
• Assure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments.
• Maintain EMR files and perform general front office tasks as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA

Knowledge of CLIA

Knowledge of ADA

Knowledge of ICD-10

Knowledge of CPT coding

Basic math skills

Accurate data collection and entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program

Current certification in medical assisting

Job description

• Full-time/Days/40 hours per week
• Physical Location/Address of Clinic: 8820 S Meridian St, Methodist Medical Plaza South
• Hours: 6:30am-5:00pm (4 days/week)
• Requires current MA certification

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.