Medical Assistant II-OBGYN

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care and front office operations in a busy clinic. Under supervision, you will document vital signs, collect patient history, perform phlebotomy, and assist providers with in-office procedures.

You will also handle registration, scheduling, EMR maintenance, and ensure exam rooms are stocked and ready. AHA BLS certification and CMA or equivalent are required, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• TB validation (or within 6 months of hire) preferred.
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs and Meaningful Use 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 and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs and patient history.
• Room patients and prepare them for appointments.
• Serve as a chaperone during examinations and procedures.
• Set up for and assist providers with in-office procedures.
• Phlebotomy.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including documentation and patient follow-up.
• Stock clinical supplies and maintain exam rooms.
• Monitor inventory and expiration dates.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Documentation

Front office tasks

Registration & Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC)

Tools

AHA BLS certification

EMR software

Job description

Overview

Schedule:

• Full-Time/Days
• M-F-800am-4:30pm

Location-550 N University Blvd Ste 2041

Responsibilities:

• Obtain and document vital signs and patient history
• Room patients, obtain and document patient information, and prepare patients for appointments.
• Serve as a chaperone during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Set up for and assist providers with in-office procedures.
• Phlebotomy
• Assist with administrative tasks, including documentation and patient-related follow-up activities.
• Stock clinical supplies and ensure exam rooms are appropriately maintained.
• Monitor inventory and routinely check supplies for expiration dates.

Rewards:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

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.