Medical Assistant II - Residency Program

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinical operations in a full-time role. Under supervision, you will help with patient procedures, lab work, EMR management, and front-office tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will precept MA team members as needed, maintain accurate records, and follow organizational standards including OSHA/CLIA/ADA guidelines and CPT/ICD-10 coding requirements.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current certification in medical assisting from CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, and/or CMAC.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• TB validated 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical direction under supervision.
• Ensure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments and smooth patient flow.
• Perform general lab work and instruct patients concerning procedures and needs.
• Handle registration and scheduling per organizational procedures.
• Maintain EMR files and perform general front office duties as needed.
• May perform computerized physician order entry when directed by the physician.
• Precept MA team members or MA externs as requested by leadership.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

CMA certification

RMA certification

CCMA certification

NCMA certification

CMAC certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position Details

Status:Full-Time
Schedule:Monday - Friday
Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekends:None
Holidays:None

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

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.