Medical Assistant II - Internal Medicine

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, IN is seeking compassionate team members to support direct patient care under supervision, ensuring accurate orders and smooth patient flow. The role includes front desk tasks, registration, scheduling, and maintaining EMR records.

Ideal candidates hold an active CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification, BLS, and a high school diploma with MA program preferred; knowledge of ICD-10/CPT coding and OSHA/CLIA/ADA; and ability to work Mon-Fri 8-4 with no weekends.

Qualifications

• AHA BLS for healthcare workers certification required; higher life support may be needed per unit.
• High school diploma or equivalent; MA program preferred.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA/CLIA/ADA.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• TB validation or within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Programs and Meaningful Use within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of standard clinical procedures.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Ability to master standard clinical competencies per policy; data collection/entry skills required.
• Requires basic math and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision and ensure orders/referrals are completed accurately.
• Maintain smooth patient flow and perform general lab work as needed.
• Handle registration and scheduling per organizational procedures.
• Maintain EMR files and perform front office tasks as needed.
• May perform computerized physician order entry as directed by physicians.
• Precept MA team members or externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

Medical assisting knowledge

EMR/charting

Front desk/scheduling

Patient care support

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Lab procedures

Job description

Overview

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

Overview

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

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Weekends: None

Holidays: None

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.