Medical Assistant II-Multi-Specialty Surgery Clinic-Methodist

IU Health; Indiana; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program with incentives

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Medical Assistant to support multiple specialty clinics with high patient volume. You will handle 90% patient rooming and 10% admin tasks, assisting with pre-op prep and workflow support in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires MA certification, emphasizes patient care, accuracy in EMR use, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Opportunities for advancement and strong benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Current certification in medical assisting from CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA or CMAC is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical direction as assigned.
• Assist with pre-op prep, supply restocking and workflow support.
• Perform general lab work and EMR registration/scheduling duties.
• Instruct patients on procedures and needs; ensure orders/referrals are carried out.
• May precept MA team members or externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Adaptability

Patient-focused

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Certification in medical assisting

Job description

Full-time | 40 hrs./week

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

No weekends or holidays

Indianapolis, IN (Methodist Professional Center 2)

Requires current MA certification

About the Role

Support a high-volume, multi-specialty clinic (Cardiovascular, Nephrology, Vascular)

90% patient rooming, 10% admin tasks

Assist with pre-op prep, supply restocking, and workflow support

What You'll Bring

• Strong communication & teamwork
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Reliable, organized, and patient-focused

Clinic Environment

• Fast-paced (up to 90 patients/day)
• Small team (4 MAs)
• Collaborative, supportive culture
• Real-time coordination across staff

Additional Skills (Preferred)

• Cross-specialty rooming
• EKGs and point-of-care testing
• Interest in wound care support

Growth Opportunities

• MA III & MA Team Lead advancement opportunities via the MA career ladder
• Specialty roles (Safety, Medication, Super-User)

Why Join

• Positive, team-first culture
• Strong provider partnerships & Meaningful patient impact
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly financial 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 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.