Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking compassionate Medical Assistants to support direct patient care and front-office operations in a Full-Time, Monday–Friday schedule. The role includes handling registrations, scheduling, and EMR maintenance under physician guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, MA program preference, and current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification with BLS for healthcare workers (AHA).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; MA program preferred.
• Current certification in medical assisting (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC).
• AHA BLS for healthcare workers certification required; additional ALS may be required by unit.
• Knowledge of OSHA/CLIA/ADA and ICD-10/CPT coding is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision and assist with clinical direction.
• Ensure completeness of ordered procedures and smooth patient flow.
• Perform general lab work and instruct patients on procedures and needs.
• Handle registration, scheduling, and EMR maintenance; front office tasks as needed.
• May precept MA team members or externs as directed by leadership.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program preferred

BLS for healthcare workers certification (AHA)

Certification in CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC

Tools

EMR systems

Front desk software

Job description

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Position Details

Status:Full-Time
Schedule:Monday–Friday
Hours:7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Weekends:None
Holidays:None

Sound like a perfect match?

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.