Medical Assistant II - Pulmonary

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthy Results Wellness Program with$

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in our team-driven clinic. You will room patients, assist providers, manage messages, and complete intake, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth workflow.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or MA program completion, plus CMA/MA certifications and knowledge of Cerner, ICD-10/CPT coding, OSHA/CLIA/ADA, and basic data entry. Join our comprehensive benefits and commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required for healthcare workers.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current MA certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or CMAC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and support providers during clinic visits
• Manage patient messages, paperwork, and prior authorizations
• Assist with both clinical and administrative duties
• Rooming patients and completing intake
• Assisting providers with patient care
• Documenting in Cerner
• Phlebotomy and point-of-care testing
• Managing patient messages
• Processing prior authorizations
• Scanning and maintaining medical records
• Preparing exam rooms and supporting clinic workflow

Skills

Communication

Cerner

Phlebotomy

Prior authorizations

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

MA certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC)

Tools

Cerner

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.

Location

2525 West University Avenue Suite 404

Schedule

• Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable and reliable team players
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Experience with Cerner preferred
• Phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and prior authorization experience preferred
• Willingness to learn and support teammates

Typical Responsibilities

• Room patients and support providers during clinic visits
• Manage patient messages, paperwork, and prior authorizations
• Assist with both clinical and administrative duties
• Rooming patients and completing intake
• Assisting providers with patient care
• Documenting in Cerner
• Phlebotomy and point-of-care testing
• Managing patient messages
• Processing prior authorizations
• Scanning and maintaining medical records
• Preparing exam rooms and supporting clinic workflow

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 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.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.