Medical Assistant II- Podiatry

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Bloomington is seeking a Medical Assistant to room patients, document medical histories and vitals, and support providers during visits and procedures. You will help with discharges, coordinate patient flow, and handle front office tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations.

AHA BLS certification is required, along with a high school diploma or equivalent and Medical Assistant training.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduation from Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification (or active eligibility) is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA and ADA is required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• TB validation preferred or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Familiarity with Meaningful Use and Standard Work programs.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider examinations.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Assist with patient discharges and post-visit instructions.
• Support providers during patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Perform registration and scheduling activities per procedures.
• Maintain EMR files and perform general front office tasks as needed.
• Precept MA team members or externs as directed by leadership.

Skills

Room patients and assist

Vital signs

Medical history documentation

EMR familiarity

Data entry accuracy

Team collaboration

Clinical procedures support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion preferred

CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification (or eligibility)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Schedule

• Full-Time/Days: 40 hours per week
• M-F: 7:45 am-4:45 pm

Location: 550 S Landmark Ave Bloomington Indiana

Requirements

• Previous Healthcare experience is required
• Travel twice monthly will be required to Nashville, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider examinations.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Assisting with patient discharges and post-visit instructions.
• Supporting providers during patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Coordinating patient flow to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Rewards

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description

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.