Medical Assistant II: Patient Care & Front Desk

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health System seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinical operations in a full-time role. Under supervision, you will help with patient procedures, lab work, EMR management, and front-office tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will precept MA team members as needed, maintain accurate records, and follow organizational standards including OSHA/CLIA/ADA guidelines and CPT/ICD-10 coding requirements.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current certification in medical assisting from CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, and/or CMAC.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• TB validated 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical direction under supervision.
• Ensure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments and smooth patient flow.
• Perform general lab work and instruct patients concerning procedures and needs.
• Handle registration and scheduling per organizational procedures.
• Maintain EMR files and perform general front office duties as needed.
• May perform computerized physician order entry when directed by the physician.
• Precept MA team members or MA externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

CMA certification

RMA certification

CCMA certification

NCMA certification

CMAC certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Indiana University Health System seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinical operations in a full-time role. Under supervision, you will help with patient procedures, lab work, EMR management, and front-office tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will precept MA team members as needed, maintain accurate records, and follow organizational standards including OSHA/CLIA/ADA guidelines and CPT/ICD-10 coding requirements.