Medical Assistant II - Primary Care

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist with direct patient care, clinical direction, and patient education. The role includes front-office duties, EMR maintenance, and coordination of procedures and referrals to ensure timely patient care.

The position requires BLS certification, an MA certification from recognized bodies, and knowledge of OSHA/CLIA/ADA, ICD-10, and CPT coding.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Current medical assisting certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC) is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; MA program is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA is required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is required.
• TB status validation is preferred within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of Quality Programs and Meaningful Use 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 policy and checklists.
• Basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical direction under supervision.
• Ensure completeness of procedures and smooth patient flow.
• Perform general lab work and educate patients on procedures and needs.
• Handle registration and scheduling per department policies.
• Maintain EMR files and perform front office tasks as needed.
• Precept MA team members or externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

BLS Certification

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Data entry

Math skills

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA/CLIA/ADA)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant program preferred

Job description

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

Overview 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 7:00am – 5:00pm; Tuesday 8:00am – 12:00pm
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.

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.