Medical Assistant II-Dermatology - West

IU Health•Avon, IN

1h•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support their expanding Dermatology practice in Avon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialty clinic while working alongside experienced providers and staff. The position is full-time (1.0 FTE) and operates Monday-Friday with typical hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional flexibility between 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM. No weekends, holidays, or travel are required. The Medical Assistant II will perform duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction, ensuring patient care is provided in accordance with organization standards. This includes assuring completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, managing patient flow, performing general lab work, instructing patients, and ensuring medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner. The role also involves registration and scheduling activities, maintaining EMR files, and performing general front office functions as needed. The position may involve computerized physician order entry if directed by the assigned physician and may include precepting current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant (MA II)
Interest in dermatology and procedural 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

No previous MA experience-Dermatology experience is not required
Candidates with strong patient-facing experience
Individuals who are reliable, coachable, and eager to learn
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

Room patients and obtain vital signs
Prepare patients for exams and procedures
Assist providers during dermatology visits and procedures
Support biopsies, excisions, and suture removal
Clean and prepare exam rooms
Maintain supplies and stock rooms
Assist with scheduling and documentation as needed
Collaborate with providers, nurses, and teammates
Perform duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction
Assure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments
Assure smooth patient flow
Perform general lab work
Instruct patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs
Ensure medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner
Perform registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures
Maintain EMR files and perform 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