Medical Assistant II - Orthopedics, Bloomington - Full Time/Days

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system in Indiana as a Medical Assistant, where you will provide essential patient care in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced setting, similar to an Urgent Care or Emergency Department. You will be responsible for direct patient care, ensuring smooth patient flow, and maintaining electronic medical records. This position not only provides a chance to make a significant impact on patient health but also offers numerous benefits, including tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness. Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

401(K) Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program Incentives

Qualifications

• Direct patient care and clinical direction under supervision.
• Maintains EMR files and performs general front office functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments.
• Performs registration and scheduling activities as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support Certification

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT Coding

Data Collection and Entry Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Program Graduation

Current Medical Assisting Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our dynamic Ortho & Sports Medicine team. This role operates in a fast-paced environment, comparable to the energy and demands of an Urgent Care or Emergency Department setting.

Non-certified candidates are welcome to apply!

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Day Shift
• 40 Hours Per Week
• Schedule: 5 days a week with a half day off (8am-5pm)
• No Weekends or Holidays

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 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. Ensures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, maintains 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 recognized certifying bodies such as CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or 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 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.