Medical Assistant II-Float

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; 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 West Region is seeking a Medical Assistant to room patients, obtain vitals, and support providers across multiple regional clinics including Lafayette. The role combines ~80% patient care with 20% administrative tasks in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll travel to various clinics as needed, learn multiple workflows, and help ensure timely, high-quality patient care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Graduation from a Medical Assistant program required.
• Current certification in medical assisting from CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC is preferred or required by unit.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• TB validated or validation within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs within 6 months of hire.
• Basic math and accurate data collection/entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs and health histories.
• Assist with patient intake and registration.
• Perform point-of-care testing.
• Support providers during patient visits.
• Review discharge instructions and follow-up care plans.
• Adapt to different clinic workflows while maintaining patient care.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

MA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) position supporting clinics throughout the West Region


• Primary training location: Greenbush


• Coverage area: Multiple regional clinics, with the greatest need in Lafayette


• Schedule: Monday-Friday, typically 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  
  
  
  • Occasional shifts may vary from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
  
  
  
  


• No weekends or holidays required


• Travel required to regional clinic locations as needed
  
  
  
  • Coverage may include Lafayette, Monticello, Otterbein, Tipton, and surrounding communities
  
  
  • Travel assignments are made with consideration for employee location and willingness to travel
  
  
  
  

What You'll Do

• Room patients and obtain vital signs and health histories


• Assist with patient intake and registration


• Perform point-of-care testing


• Support providers during patient visits


• Review discharge instructions and follow-up care plans


• Adapt to different clinic workflows and specialties while maintaining excellent patient care

Work Environment

• Approximately 80% patient care / 20% administrative work


• Fast-paced clinical setting with patient appointments generally scheduled every 30 minutes


• Float Pool MAs are cross-trained to support a variety of specialties and clinic locations


• Ideal for individuals who enjoy variety and thrive in changing environments

Qualifications

• MA certification required


• Strong flexibility, adaptability, and communication skills


• Ability to learn multiple workflows and provide support across various clinic settings

Why Join Our Team?

• Be part of a great, supportive team


• Gain exposure to multiple specialties and areas of healthcare


• Develop skills across a variety of clinical settings


• Opportunities for growth as a superuser, preceptor, or team resource


• Excellent experience for those considering future healthcare education, including nursing school

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.