Medical Assistant II - OBGYN, Bloomington Hospital - PRN/Days

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care and support in an ambulatory setting. This PRN position includes responsibilities such as maintaining EMR files and ensuring smooth patient flow. Ideal candidates will possess essential certifications and knowledge in medical assisting standards.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• Experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care and ensure smooth patient flow.
• Maintain EMR files and perform front office functions.
• Precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Knowledge of OSHA

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Schedule:

PRN | Day Shift | 16 Hours Per Week | Monday - Friday | Rotating schedule based on clinic needs, 2 days per week | No Weekends | No Holidays

Requirements:

• Medical Assistant certification

Preferences:

• Experience working in an ambulatory setting, OB or GYN experience is a plus

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.