Medical Assistant II- Hematology Oncology Infusion

IU Health; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part 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

bi-weekly incentives

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support a busy primary care setting in Bedford Park. You will triage patient calls, prepare charts for oncologists and NPs, and manage front office messages while assisting with scheduling and check-in tasks as needed.

The role offers a team-oriented environment with opportunities for career ladder progression and exposure to diverse patient care. Strong certifications and OSHA/CLIA knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Triaging incoming patient phone calls
• Completing chart preparation for the Oncologist and Nurse Practitioners
• Managing and responding to front office pool messages
• Rescheduling patient appointments as needed
• Cross training to assist with oncology patient check-in functions when needed

Skills

Patient communication

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

• Location: 2900 W 16th Street Bedford IN 47421
• Schedule: Part-time/24 hours per week: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
• 3 Days/Monday-Friday No Set Days Off

What You\'ll Do:

• Triaging incoming patient phone calls
• Completing chart preparation for the Oncologist and Nurse Practitioners
• Managing and responding to front office pool messages
• Rescheduling patient appointments as needed
• Cross training to assist with oncology patient check-in functions when needed

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a high-volume, team-oriented Primary Care setting
• Career advancement opportunities through the Medical Assistant career ladder (MA I → MA II → MA III)
• Supportive environment with exposure to a wide variety of patient care experiences

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), 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.