High School CTE - Medical Assistant - West Region

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for High School Students participating in a CTE program. Applicants should only apply if they are attending an Application Session with an IU Health representative. The position covers all locations across the West Region. Under the supervision of a designated supervisor and assigned physician, the Medical Assistant performs duties related to direct patient care and clinical direction, ensuring care is provided according to organizational standards. Key responsibilities include ensuring the completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, maintaining smooth patient flow, performing general lab work, instructing patients on procedures and needs, and ensuring medical orders and referrals are executed accurately and promptly. The role also involves registration and scheduling activities, maintaining EMR files, and performing general front office functions. Computerized physician order entry may be performed if directed by the assigned physician. The Medical Assistant is also expected to precept current MA team members or MA Externs when requested by leadership.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Current certification in medical assisting 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
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
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

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program
Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies
TB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire
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

Responsibilities

Perform duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care given in accordance with the organization standards
Assure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments
Assure smooth patient flow
Perform general lab work
Instruct patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs
Ensure medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner
Perform registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures
Maintain EMR files
Perform general front office functions as needed
May perform computerized physician order entry, only if directed by assigned physician
Precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership