Medical Assistant I-Orthopedics-Bloomington

Indiana University Health System • Bloomington, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our dynamic Ortho & Sports Medicine team. The team culture is collaborative, and patient focused. Clinical duties : Room patients and prepare exam rooms for visits. Perform general intake, including verifying patient demographics and insurance information. Review and update medical records, including medications, allergies, and medical history. Document reason for visit and chief complaint in the EMR. Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration). Assist providers with examinations and minor procedures. Collect and prepare lab specimens; perform basic diagnostic tests (e.g., EKG, point-of-care testing). Maintain infection control standards and sterilize instruments. Monitor and maintain inventory of medical and office supplies. Stock exam rooms and workstations 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. May precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• TB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire may be required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred.
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare exam rooms for visits.
• Perform general intake, including verifying patient demographics and insurance information.
• Review and update medical records, including medications, allergies, and medical history.
• Document reason for visit and chief complaint in the EMR.
• Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Assist providers with examinations and minor procedures.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens; perform basic diagnostic tests (e.g., EKG, point-of-care testing).
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilize instruments.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of medical and office supplies.
• Stock exam rooms and workstations
• Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments
• Assures smooth patient flow
• Performs general lab work
• Instructs patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs
• 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.
• May precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees