Medical Assistant II- OBGYN

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings withEmployer

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness - Government

Employee Assistance Program –Counsel—

Healthy Results wellness rewards

Job summary

IU Health seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision in a busy Indianapolis clinic.

Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and basic front-office tasks. CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certifications and BLS are required, with OSHA/CLIA/CPT knowledge preferred. This full-time role supports efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Medical Assistant program graduate.
• Certification in CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA or CMAC commonly required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA and ADA guidelines.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• TB status validated or to be obtained within 6 months.
• Understanding of Quality Programs and standard work concepts.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs and patient history.
• Room patients and prepare them for appointments.
• Chaperone during examinations and assist with in-office procedures.
• Set up for and assist providers with procedures; phlebotomy.
• Assist with administrative tasks and patient follow-up.
• Stock clinical supplies and maintain exam rooms; monitor inventory.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Room patients

Phlebotomy

Front-office tasks

EMR navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduation

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Overview

• 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 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.