Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics - PRN

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lafayette seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to promote patient care under supervision, ensuring quality clinical services while managing office functions. Candidates should possess required certifications and demonstrate proficiency in clinical competencies. This PRN position offers flexible scheduling while maintaining a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Current certification in medical assisting required from recognized bodies.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• Ability to master standard clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction.
• Maintains EMR files and performs front office functions.
• Precepts current MA team members or MA Externs as requested.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Accurate data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program

Certification in medical assisting

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.

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• Position is PRN
• Schedule to be determined
• Saturdays a possibility
• No Holidays

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.