Medical Assistant II - Urgent Care, Part-Time

IU Health; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

EAP

Job summary

IU Health Lafayette Urgent Care seeks a patient-focused Medical Assistant to support our Urgent Care team. This role provides clinical and administrative support in a busy healthcare environment focused on quality patient care.

The MA will assist providers, room patients, perform routine procedures, maintain EMR, and cover registration and front-office tasks as needed across multiple locations. Ambitious candidates with a strong patient service mindset are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant program completion or eligibility required.
• Minimum 6 months MA experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Knowledge of OSHA/CLIA/ADA guidelines is preferred.
• Basic math and accurate data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support providers with patient care activities.
• Room patients and collect clinical information.
• Perform routine clinical procedures.
• Maintain documentation and patient records.
• Assist with registration and front-office coverage as needed.
• Float between multiple Urgent Care locations.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Location: Lafayette Urgent Care (Southside & Westside) Schedule: Two 12-hour shifts per week, every 3rd weekend rotation

Overview

We're seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant to support our Urgent Care team. This role provides clinical and administrative support in a busy healthcare environment focused on quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support providers with patient care activities
• Room patients and collect clinical information
• Perform routine clinical procedures
• Maintain documentation and patient records
• Assist with registration and front-office coverage as needed
• Float between multiple Urgent Care locations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant certification or eligibility per organizational requirements
• Minimum 6 months of Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates initiative and accountability
• Builds rapport quickly with patients
• Is dependable and flexible

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 required.
• 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.