Medical Assistant II- Urgent Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and provider visits. You will room patients, take vital signs, and perform point-of-care testing under supervision.

The role requires MA certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA) or equivalent and a high school diploma, with duties spanning front-office tasks and EMR documentation. Full-time with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates clinical patient-care abilities and accurate data collection.
• Provides patient education and supports clinical workflow.
• Maintains documentation and order-entry as directed.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits, including vital signs.
• Perform point-of-care testing per protocol.
• Accurately document patient information and assist with clinical workflow.
• May perform registration, scheduling, and front-office tasks.
• Maintain EMR files and ensure timely completion of orders and referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Education

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Schedule

• Full-Time/Days
• Monday-Friday 8am-8pm
• Saturday-Sunday 8am-6pm

Location- 996 South State Road 135, Greenwood, IN

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits, including obtaining and documenting vital signs.
• Perform point-of-care (POC) testing in accordance with established protocols and provider orders.
• Accurately document patient information and assist with clinical workflow to support efficient patient care.

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.

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.