Medical Assistant II - Neurology

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full 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

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in a Neurology clinic located in Lafayette, IN. The role supports rooming and discharging patients while handling some administrative duties in a fast-paced setting.

New graduates are welcome. The team includes six Medical Assistants and there is opportunity for growth to MA III under supervision of a physician, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• AHA BLS certification for healthcare workers is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Room and discharge patients in a busy neurology clinic.
• Perform registration and scheduling activities.
• Maintain EMR files and front-office duties.
• Precept MA team members as directed by leadership.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR proficiency

Front desk software

Job description

Overview

Role Overview

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity in a Neurology clinic
• Location: 2600 Ferry St., Lafayette, IN
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• No weekends, holidays, or travel required
• New graduate MA II candidates welcome
• Supportive team environment with 6 Medical Assistants
• Primary responsibilities include rooming and discharging patients, with some administrative duties
• Busy clinic setting that requires strong multitasking skills and the ability to follow direction
• Opportunity for growth and advancement to MA III
• Ideal candidate is adaptable, team-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

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 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.