Medical Assistant II - Physician Admin

Indiana University Health System; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support direct patient care and clinical operations. Under supervision, you will ensure accurate completion of procedures, maintain orderly patient flow, and handle registrations, scheduling, and EMR maintenance.

The role requires CMA/CCMA/RMA/NCMA/CMAC certification, BLS, and knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, MA program preferred, with opportunities to precept junior

Qualifications

• Must hold current CMA/CCMA/RMA/NCMA/CMAC certification.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; MA program preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• TB test validation within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Programs and Meaningful Use requirements.
• Proficiency in standard clinical procedures and front office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical direction.
• Ensure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments and smooth patient flow.
• Perform registration and scheduling activities.
• Maintain EMR files and front office functions.
• May read/enter orders as directed by physician.
• Precept MA team members or MA externs as requested.

Skills

BLS certification

EMR proficiency

Registration & scheduling

Data entry

ICD-10 & CPT coding

OSHA/CLIA/ADA knowledge

Medical assistant certification

Front office skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

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.

Status:Full-Time
Schedule:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Hours:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekends:None
Holidays:None

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.