Medical Assistant II-Primary Care Eagle Highlands

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthy Results Wellness Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a busy, team‑oriented primary care clinic in Indianapolis. The role emphasizes direct patient care such as rooming patients, administering vaccines, performing point‑of‑care testing, collecting specimens, and assisting providers.

You will also handle Cerner messages, prior authorizations, and daily clinic operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Primary care experience preferred.
• Open to MA I and MA II candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical direction per organizational standards.
• Ensure completeness of procedures and smooth patient flow in the clinic.
• Perform registration and scheduling activities; maintain EMR files and front office tasks.
• May precept current MA team members or externs as directed by leadership.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Primary care experience

MA I/II candidate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduation

Job description

Clinic & Role Overview

Join our primary care team in a busy and growing clinic that values teamwork and collaboration. This role is primarily focused on direct patient care, including rooming patients, administering vaccines, performing point-of-care testing, collecting specimens, and assisting providers as needed. Additional responsibilities include managing Cerner messages, completing prior authorizations, and supporting daily clinic operations.

Overview

Clinic & Role Overview

Join our primary care team in a busy and growing clinic that values teamwork and collaboration. This role is primarily focused on direct patient care, including rooming patients, administering vaccines, performing point-of-care testing, collecting specimens, and assisting providers as needed. Additional responsibilities include managing Cerner messages, completing prior authorizations, and supporting daily clinic operations.

Schedule

• Full-Time (0.9 FTE)
• Monday-Friday
• 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
• No weekends or holidays

Location

• 6820 Parkdale Place, Suite 100
• Indianapolis, IN 46254
• Onsite parking available

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Primary care experience preferred
• Open to MA I and MA II candidates

What We’re Looking For

• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Flexible and adaptable
• Organized and task-focused
• Comfortable working in a busy clinic environment

Additional Information

• Team of 7 Medical Assistants
• Busy clinic with increasing patient volume
• Approximately 70% patient care and 30% administrative responsibilities
• No regular travel required

Benefits

• Benefits Designed for You
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly incentives

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 required.
• 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.