Medical Assistant II - General Surgery

Indiana University Health System; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Indiana, PA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support direct patient care and front-office duties in a full-time capacity.

You will assist with procedures, manage EMR files, register patients, and help ensure timely referrals under supervision. Certification requirements and basic life support are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 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 CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or CMAC.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• TB validated 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, POC and Skills Competency checklists.
• Requires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care per organization standards.
• Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments and ensures smooth patient flow.
• Performs general lab work, instructs patients concerning procedures and needs, and ensures orders and referrals are carried out accurately and timely.
• Performs registration and scheduling activities per organizational 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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Payer knowledge

Job description

Position Details

Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekends: None
Holidays: None

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

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), and/or American Medical Certification Association (CMAC).
• 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.