Medical Assistant II Float

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking compassionate individuals to support patient care in a part-time role. Under supervision, you will perform direct patient care tasks, manage registration and scheduling, and maintain EMR files to ensure timely and accurate orders and referrals.

A CMA certification is preferred or current Medical Assistant certification from CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, CMAC, or NHA; you must meet OSHA, CLIA, ADA knowledge, ICD-10/CPT coding, and basic math/data entry skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current certification in medical assisting from CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, CMAC, or NHA.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills.
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required; other life support may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care per organization standards.
• Ensures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments and smooth patient flow.
• Performs registration and scheduling activities per departmental procedures.
• Maintains EMR files and front office functions as needed.
• May perform computerized physician order entry, when directed by the physician.
• Expected to precept MA team members or MA externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

Direct patient care

Registration & scheduling

EMR data entry

Basic math

Medical terminology

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.

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.

Status:

Part-Time

Weekends:

None

Holidays:

None

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.

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.