Medical Assistant II-Float

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis seeks a Float Medical Assistant to support a variety of clinics with full-time daytime hours. The role involves patient care, registration, scheduling, and EMR maintenance, working within a team focused on clinic transformation and readiness for the new hospital building.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program credential and current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NHA certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program required.
• Current medical assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, CMAC, or NHA) preferred.
• OSHA/CLIA/ADA knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical direction.
• Handle registration and scheduling per procedures.
• Maintain EMR files and front-office tasks.
• May precept current MA team members or MA externs as requested by leadership.
• Support operational readiness and clinic transformation initiatives.

Skills

Clinical care

EMR proficiency

Registration & scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program certificate

Job description

Overview

• Float position supporting variety of clinics

Schedule

• Full-Time/Days
• M-F 8-430
• Float position supporting variety of clinics

Location

University Hospital 550 University Blvd

Requirements

• Certification is required
• Previous MA experience is required

This is a PTT (Pre-transition transformation) Medical Assistant Role-

This position is part of a dedicated team of Medical Assistants focused on supporting operational readiness and clinic transformation initiatives across Methodist Hospital (MH) and University Hospital (UH). Team members will partner with clinical and operational leaders to improve workflows, standardize processes, and align operations between clinics in preparation for the transition to the new hospital building and the consolidation of same-specialty clinics.

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 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), 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.

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.