Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics

IU Health; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to join a dynamic clinic team in Indiana. The role blends direct patient care with essential front office duties, following a regular schedule: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Tue 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM on certain weeks, with occasional weekend coverage.

You will room patients, document vital signs, assist clinicians, manage communications and EMR, and help maintain smooth patient flow while delivering high-quality care in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or eligibility.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Under supervision, performs direct patient care and front office duties.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient histories.
• Assist providers with patient care and clinical procedures.
• Manage patient communications and follow-up activities.
• Support scheduling, chart preparation, and other administrative duties.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with providers and team members to deliver exceptional patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current Medical Assistant certification or eligibility

Job description

Overview

This position follows an established clinic schedule, including:

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Tuesdays: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (first and third weeks)
• Occasional Saturday coverage may be available on a voluntary basis

What You'll Do

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient histories
• Assist providers with patient care and clinical procedures
• Manage patient communications and follow-up activities
• Support scheduling, chart preparation, and other administrative duties
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records
• Collaborate with providers and team members to deliver exceptional patient care

Environment

• Approximately 75% direct patient care
• Approximately 25% administrative responsibilities
• Collaborative team atmosphere
• Focus on delivering high-quality patient experiences

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Current Medical Assistant certification or eligibility, as applicable
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• 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.