Medical Assistant II - Urgent Care

Indiana University Health; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to float between Urgent Care sites in Lafayette and West Lafayette. The role includes rooming patients, obtaining vitals, and supporting a smooth patient flow across facilities.

The ideal candidate holds MA certification and has prior MA experience; BLS is required. Responsibilities include front-office tasks, EMR maintenance, and potential precepting of MA team members.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current certification in medical assisting (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/CMAC) required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience through clear communication and addressing patient needs.
• Perform registration and scheduling; maintain EMR files and assist front office as needed.
• May precept MA team members or externs as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient communication

Medical assisting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

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

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

• Float position between Urgent care-Lafayette and West Lafayette
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift hours: 7:30 am-8:00 pm
• Required to work every third weekend and designated holidays

Schedule

• Full-Time/Days
• Float position between Urgent care-Lafayette and West Lafayette
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift hours: 7:30 am-8:00 pm
• Required to work every third weekend and designated holidays

Requirements

• Certification is required
• Previous MA experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by addressing patient needs and maintaining clear communication.

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.