*Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics - Ferry

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time duties in Lafayette, IN. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, maintain EMR files, and perform scheduling and registration as part of the front desk operations.

The role requires CMA/CCMA/RMA/NCMA/CMAC certification, BLS, and knowledge of ICD-10/CPT coding. Candidates should be prepared to precept MA team members and comply with safety and quality programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; MA program preferred.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care.
• Ensures completeness of orders and referrals and timely execution.
• Performs registration and scheduling activities per procedures; maintains EMR files.
• Front office functions as needed; may do computerized physician order entry when directed.
• Precepts MA team members or externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

Data entry

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC)

Job description

Overview

Hours and Schedule:

• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, 40 hrs a week
• Schedule: M-F 745-445 or T-F 7-5

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.