Medical Assistant II - OB/GYN

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health’s Women’s Health team seeks a Medical Assistant II to support physicians, nurse practitioners, and midwives in a fast-paced clinic setting. The role focuses on direct patient care, rooming patients, preparing exam rooms, and ensuring smooth operations across providers.

The ideal candidate has MA experience in a clinical setting, with Women’s Health/OBGYN exposure preferred. A strong commitment to patient care and teamwork is essential for success in this long-term position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program required.
• Current certification in medical assisting (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, CMAC) required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians, nurse practitioners, and midwives during patient visits.
• Room patients and obtain appropriate clinical information.
• Prepare examination and procedure rooms.
• Assist with patient flow and daily clinic operations.
• Document patient information accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate patient care activities and follow-up needs.
• Provide exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.
• Float among providers within the department to support operational needs.

Skills

Medical Assistant

OBGYN knowledge

Patient care

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Women's Health/OBGYN Clinic

Schedule: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE

Hours: Clinic coverage between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Standard schedule consists of four full workdays per week with one afternoon off. Schedule may vary based on clinic needs.

Overview

Join our Women's Health team as a Medical Assistant II supporting a collaborative group of physicians, nurse practitioners, and midwives. This newly created position is designed to provide flexibility and support across the department, working with multiple providers while helping deliver exceptional care to patients throughout all stages of women's health. The ideal candidate is passionate about OBGYN care, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is looking for a long-term opportunity to grow within Women's Health.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians, nurse practitioners, and midwives during patient visits.
• Room patients and obtain appropriate clinical information.
• Prepare examination and procedure rooms.
• Assist with patient flow and daily clinic operations.
• Document patient information accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate patient care activities and follow-up needs.
• Provide exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.
• Float among providers within the department to support operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Women's Health or OBGYN experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care and teamwork.

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.