Medical Assistant II - Cardiology

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. The Medical Assistant II - Cardiology performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician. This role ensures patient care is provided in accordance with organizational standards, assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, and manages smooth patient flow. Responsibilities include performing general lab work, instructing patients on procedures and treatments, and ensuring medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner. The position also involves registration and scheduling activities, maintaining EMR files, and performing general front office functions. Additionally, the Medical Assistant II may perform computerized physician order entry if directed by the physician and is 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.
• 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

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 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

• Performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction.
• 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.
• Expected to precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED