Medical Assistant II - Cardiology

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity in a Cardiology clinic. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, holidays, or travel required. The role is in a supportive team environment with 6 Medical Assistants. The primary responsibilities include rooming and discharging patients, with some administrative duties. It is a busy clinic setting that requires strong multitasking skills and the ability to follow direction. There is an opportunity for growth and advancement to MA III. The ideal candidate is adaptable, team-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. 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.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required
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
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

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 preferred
Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Rooming and discharging patients
Performing administrative duties
Assuring completeness of ordered procedures and treatments
Assuring smooth patient flow
Performing general lab work
Instructing patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs
Ensuring medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner
Performing registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures
Maintaining EMR files
Performing general front office functions as needed
May perform computerized physician order entry, only if directed by assigned physician
Precepting current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership