Medical Assistant II- Surgery Outpatient Clinic

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentive

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under physician supervision in the Surgery Outpatient setting. You will prepare rooms, assist with procedures, and manage patient flow and documentation to ensure timely visits.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program, and current BLS certification, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in quality metrics and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC certification(s) required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare procedure rooms for provider visits.
• Set up and assist with in-office procedures and treatments.
• Break down, clean, and restock procedure rooms following patient visits.
• Prepare charts and documentation for virtual appointments.
• Review patient records, test results, and provider schedules to ensure visit readiness.
• Monitor and support clinic compliance requirements, including Joint Commission standards.
• Pull, review, and track departmental quality metrics and performance measures.

Skills

AHA Basic Life Support

Patient care

Medical terminology

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Schedule

• Full-Time/Days

• Schedule: Days, M-F, 8:00-4:30

Location- Surgery Outpatient Offices, IU Health University Hospital, 550 N University Blvd, Suite 1295, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare procedure rooms for provider visits.

• Set up and assist with in-office procedures and treatments.

• Break down, clean, and restock procedure rooms following patient visits.

• Prepare charts and documentation for virtual appointments.

• Review patient records, test results, and provider schedules to ensure visit readiness.

• Monitor and support clinic compliance requirements, including Joint Commission standards.

• Pull, review, and track departmental quality metrics and performance measures.

Rewards

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description

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.