Medical Assistant II-Float

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

IU Health is hiring for a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care and clinical workflows across multiple locations in Indianapolis.

Under supervision of a supervisor and physician, you will assist with patient preparation, data collection, and front-office tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current certification in medical assisting required from CMA, AMT, CCMA, NCMA, CMAC, and/or 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.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for their appointments.
• Collect and accurately document patient information and clinical data.
• Assist with implementing and supporting new workflows and processes.
• Help educate and train staff on new procedures as needed.
• Provide support across a variety of clinical and operational tasks.
• Adapt to changing priorities and assignments based on department needs.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where responsibilities may vary from day to day.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion preferred

CMA/AMT/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC/NHA certification

Job description

Overview

Schedule

Full-Time/Days

• Monday through Friday.
• Typical hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, although start and end times may vary based on clinic needs.

Float Coverage Locations

• University Hospital
• Goodman Hall
• Medical Tower
• Methodist Hospital
• Additional locations as needed for coverage purposes

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for their appointments.
• Collect and accurately document patient information and clinical data.
• Assist with implementing and supporting new workflows and processes.
• Help educate and train staff on new procedures as needed.
• Provide support across a variety of clinical and operational tasks.
• Adapt to changing priorities and assignments based on department needs.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where responsibilities may vary from day to day.

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 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.