Medical Assistant II Float

IU Health; Anthony Wayne Village (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Designed for You

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthy Results Wellness Program with

Job summary

IU Health in Fort Wayne region seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations. You will room patients, assist providers, and handle front-office tasks across clinics.

Responsibilities include managing messages, documentation, intake, and coordinating with multiple clinics; phlebotomy experience is preferred. AHA BLS certification is required. You will travel to varying clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• AHA BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification in medical assisting preferred (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/NHA).

Responsibilities

• Room patients and support providers during clinic visits
• Manage patient messages, paperwork, and prior authorizations
• Assist with clinical and administrative duties
• Room patients and complete intake
• Assist providers with patient care
• Manage patient messages
• Scan and maintain medical records
• Prepare exam rooms and support clinic workflow

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Team player

Positive attitude

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Travel to clinics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program preferred

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.

Schedule

Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What We're Looking For

• Dependable and reliable team players


• Positive attitude and strong communication skills


• Phlebotomy experience preferred


• Willingness to learn and support teammates


• Ability to travel to varying clinics across the Fort Wayne region

Typical Responsibilities

• Room patients and support providers during clinic visits


• Manage patient messages, paperwork, and prior authorizations


• Assist with both clinical and administrative duties


• Rooming patients and completing intake


• Assisting providers with patient care


• Managing patient messages


• Scanning and maintaining medical records


• Preparing exam rooms and supporting clinic workflow

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 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), American Medical Certification Association (CMAC), and/or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).


• 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.