Medical Assistant II - Medical Oncology - Schwarz Cancer Center

Indiana University Health System•Carmel, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a fast-paced, team-focused Oncology clinic supporting patients throughout their cancer care journey. Support high-volume clinical operations, including patient rooming, vitals, heights/weights, and clinic flow management. Work closely with providers, nurses, and infusion staff in a highly collaborative environment. Opportunity for additional evening hours supporting infusion services. Ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, positive, and thrives in a busy patient-care setting. Strong communication and teamwork skills required. Great opportunity to build skills in a supportive, patient-centered team culture.

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.
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

Support high-volume clinical operations, including patient rooming, vitals, heights/weights, and clinic flow management.
Work closely with providers, nurses, and infusion staff in a highly collaborative environment.
Perform duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care given in accordance with the organization standards.
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.
Precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.