Medical Assistant II - General Surgery

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Tuition reimbursement and career dev.

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs and employee-disoc

Job summary

IU Health General Surgery in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time role. You will room patients, obtain vitals, assist with wound care, and support providers during visits while ensuring a positive patient experience.

Position features a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends or travel, and a focus on direct patient care with limited administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduation from a Medical Assistant program required.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA is required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is required.
• TB test validation or within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Familiarity with Meaningful Use and standard work concepts within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vitals, including manual blood pressures.
• Assist with wound care and suture removal.
• Document health histories and support providers during visits.
• Escort patients and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Wound care

Documentation

Communication

EMR

Self-starter

Externship experience

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

MA certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

Why Join Our Team?

• Join a collaborative General Surgery team with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on clinical experience.
• Gain exposure to trauma and surgical patients while working closely with providers in a specialty clinic setting.
• Develop advanced clinical skills through wound care, suture removal, patient assessments, and direct patient interaction.
• Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekends or holidays.

What You'll Do

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, including manual blood pressures.
• Assist with wound care and suture removal.
• Document patient health histories and support providers during patient visits.
• Escort patients and contribute to a positive patient experience.

What We're Looking For

• Certified Medical Assistant with at least one year of experience.
• Independent self-starter who can work effectively with minimal direction.
• Adaptable team player with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Prior clinical externship experience preferred.

Benefits Designed for You

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Opportunities for internal career growth within Indiana's largest healthcare system

About the Clinic

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE position
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• No weekends, holidays, or travel required
• General Surgery clinic seeing approximately 60-70 patients daily
• Approximately 90% direct patient care and 10% administrative responsibilities
• Located at IU Health General Surgery in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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), 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.