Medical Assistant II-Cardiology-Fishers

IU Health•Fishers, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Certified Medical Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoys working closely with patients and providers. In this role, you will support providers and patients throughout their clinic experience by rooming patients and preparing them for visits, obtaining and documenting patient information, performing EKGs, assisting with obtaining patient medical records, supporting cardiac clearance processes, and scheduling patients as needed. You will collaborate with providers and fellow team members to ensure efficient patient flow. Approximately 70% of your time will be spent in direct patient care activities, with the remaining 30% focused on administrative responsibilities. 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

Certified Medical Assistant required
Strong work ethic and ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to outstanding patient care
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

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 patients and preparing them for visits
Obtaining and documenting patient information
Performing EKGs
Assisting with obtaining patient medical records
Supporting cardiac clearance processes
Scheduling patients as needed
Collaborating with providers and fellow team members to ensure efficient patient flow
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