Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics

Indiana University Health System; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision, perform general lab work, and support front-office operations. You will instruct patients on procedures, manage registrations and scheduling, and maintain EMR records with accuracy.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program or equivalent, active BLS, and relevant certifications. TB testing and OSHA/CLIA knowledge are expected, with opportunities to precept colleagues as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant program preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required; additional certifications may be required per unit.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• TB validation or within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work within 6 months.
• Knowledge of standard lab and medical procedures.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Ability to master clinical competencies per policy and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision and assist physicians.
• Perform general lab work and front-office tasks.
• Instruct patients about procedures and needs; ensure orders are carried out.
• Maintain EMR files and perform scheduling/registration activities.
• May precept MA team members or externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

Patient care

EMR knowledge

Registration & scheduling

Front office

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Details

Status:Full-Time
Schedule:

Week 1:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday — 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Week 2:Monday, Thursday, Friday — 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday — 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Weekends/Holidays:

• No holidays required
• Occasional Saturday shifts (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM), currently on a volunteer basis

Weekends:None
Holidays:None

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

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.