Medical Assistant II-Gastroenterology

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

IU Health University Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to room patients, prepare them for visits, and complete pre-visit chart preparation to ensure information is available for providers. You will document vital signs, histories, medications, and allergies, while supporting registration and scheduling and maintaining EHR files.

Under supervision, you may precept MA team members. Requires high school diploma and 0–2 years' experience, CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; completion of a Medical Assistant program by 10/12/2026 for new hires.
• Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare workers certification required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Review charts and complete pre-visit chart preparation.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medications, and allergies.
• Back-office responsibilities: referral coordination, message management, documentation, and clinical support.
• Perform registration and scheduling activities; maintain EHR files; assist front office tasks.

Skills

Data entry

Basic math

Front office support

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Schedule:

• Full-Time/Days: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Days, M-F, 8:30-5:00, some closing shifts (close at 5:30)

Location-University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Review charts and complete pre-visit chart preparation to ensure all necessary information is available for the provider.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medications, and allergies.
• Complete back-office responsibilities, including patient follow-up, referral coordination, message management, documentation, and general clinical support tasks.

Rewards:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

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 EHR files and performs general front office functions as needed. May precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or completion of a High School sponsored CTE program and currently enrolled in High School. High School Diploma must be completed within 13 months from start date.
• Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• New hires and promotions after October 12, 2026, require graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• Requires a current certification in medical assisting from the 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).
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification is required. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Requires knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire.
• Requires knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures.
• Requires knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Requires the 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.
• Must be able to meet the technical and physical standards.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is preferred.