Medical Assistant II - Float - PRN

Indiana University Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 with

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Fort Wayne seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support clinicians across multiple locations. You will room patients, assist with procedures, manage messages, and handle prior authorizations while maintaining Cerner documentation and patient flow.

We're looking for an MA with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and current certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC/NHA). Strong teamwork, communication, and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• MA certification required
• Phlebotomy, POCT and prior authorizations experience preferred
• Family medicine experience preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and support teammates
• Graduation from Medical Assistant program required or equivalent

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

Skills

Dependable

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Family medicine experience

MA Certification

Phlebotomy experience

Prior authorization experience

Willingness to learn

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

MA Certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC/NHA)

Tools

Cerner

EMR systems

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.

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

• 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), 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.