Medical Assistant II - Primary Care

Indiana University Health; Otterbein (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking compassionate Medical Assistants to support direct patient care under physician supervision. You will ensure accurate execution of procedures, maintain EMR records, and assist with front desk duties including scheduling and registration.

The role may involve computerized order entry and mentoring MA students or externs as directed by leadership. The position requires AHA BLS certification and a high school diploma (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• AHA BLS certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current certification in medical assisting (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC) is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• TB validation or within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Familiarity with Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Ability to master clinical competencies per policy and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical direction per organization standards.
• Ensure completeness of procedures and treatments and promote smooth patient flow.
• Perform general lab work and instruct patients on procedures and needs.
• Handle registration and scheduling activities per departmental procedures.
• Maintain EMR files and perform general front office tasks as needed.
• May perform computerized physician order entry as directed by a physician.
• Precept MA team members or externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

AHA BLS certification

Registration & front desk duties

Data entry

ICD-10 knowledge

ICD/CPT coding knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

Medical assistant certifications CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC

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.