Medical Assistant II - Float - PRN

Indiana University Health System; Fort Wayne (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)

Healthy Results Wellness Program with 

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking compassionate, team‑oriented Medical Assistants to support patient care across Fort Wayne locations. The role involves rooming patients, handling intake, and assisting providers with care, documentation, and administrative tasks.

Qualified candidates have MA certification, BLS, and familiarity with Cerner EMR. Opportunities include clinical and front‑office duties, with a focus on patient flow and accurate data handling.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current certification in medical assisting (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC/NHA) required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• TB validation within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Programs and Meaningful Use within 6 months.
• Knowledge of standard clinical procedures and lab techniques.
• Understanding of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Ability to master standard clinical competencies and data entry skills.

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 system.
• Phlebotomy and point-of-care testing performed.
• Managing patient messages and communications.
• Processing prior authorizations.
• Scanning and maintaining medical records.
• Preparing exam rooms and supporting clinic workflow.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Prior authorizations

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

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.