Medical Assistant II - Float - PRN

IU Health; Anthony Wayne Village (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program with incentives

Job summary

IU Health Fort Wayne locations require a compassionate Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks across departments. You will room patients, assist providers, manage messages and prior authorizations, and document in Cerner EMR.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and maintaining exam rooms and records, with a focus on smooth clinic workflow and patient care coordination.

Qualifications

• Basic phlebotomy and charting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork required.
• Familiarity with medical office workflows helps.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and support providers during clinic visits.
• Manage patient messages, paperwork, and prior authorizations.
• Assist with clinical and administrative duties.
• Record intake and rooming of patients.
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Document in Cerner EMR.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
• Process prior authorizations and insurance paperwork.
• Scan and maintain medical records.
• Prepare exam rooms and support clinic workflow.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/NHA)

Tools

Cerner

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.

Location

Position will be required to float to all IU Health Fort Wayne locations

Schedule

Hours will be based on department needs and team member availability

What We're Looking For

• Dependable and reliable team players
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Family medicine experience preferred
• MA Certification required
• Phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and prior authorization experience preferred
• Willingness to learn and support teammates

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
• Documenting in Cerner
• Phlebotomy and point-of-care testing
• Managing patient messages
• Processing prior authorizations
• 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.