Medical Assistant II Designated Float

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Medical Assistant II Designated Float position involves performing duties related to direct patient care and clinical direction under the supervision of a designated supervisor and assigned physician, adhering to organizational standards. The role ensures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, maintains smooth patient flow, conducts general lab work, instructs patients on procedures and treatments, and ensures timely and accurate execution of medical orders and referrals. Responsibilities also include registration and scheduling, maintaining EMR files, and performing front office functions. The Medical Assistant may also perform computerized physician order entry when directed by a 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
High school diploma or equivalent
Current certification in medical assisting from America Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Center for competency Testing (NCMA), American Medical Certification Association (CMAC), and/or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
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
Basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program
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
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 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
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