Medical Assistant I-Neurology-Neuroscience Center

Indiana University Health•Indianapolis, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

MA joining team of brain health nurse navigators and social worker who support patients with Alzheimer's disease in anti-amyloid therapy in the IU Health Neuroscience Center. Support coordinating care around MRIs, infusions, cognitive testing; screening incoming referrals and working through intake processes to get them started in the program; ongoing coordinated support with nurse and social work team members as patients continue treatment over the course of several years. Full-time/Days/40 hours per week Location: Neuroscience Center/Goodman Hall, 355 W 15th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 is the location No weekends/No IUH observed holidays Coordinate with team to support/coordinate orders and scheduling around MRIs, appts (infusion team and nursing team), lab work for patients, accurately/timely referrals/program intake, registration/coordination with IU Health providers/transitioning to other infusion sites, support in keeping EMR up to date following testing and appts 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.
New hires and promotions after October 5th, 2025, will require graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
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.
Requires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills.

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with team to support/coordinate orders and scheduling around MRIs, appts (infusion team and nursing team), lab work for patients
Accurately/timely referrals/program intake
Registration/coordination with IU Health providers/transitioning to other infusion sites
Support in keeping EMR up to date following testing and appts
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
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