Medical Assistant II-Multi-Specialty-South

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a collaborative, fast-growing multi-specialty clinic supporting Cardiology, Ortho, Nephrology, and more. You’ll work closely with providers and another MA to deliver excellent patient care. 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

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

Previous experience highly preferred
1–2+ years MA experience preferred
Dependable, team-oriented, and proactive
Enjoys working in a small, engaged team
Willing to cross-train and grow with the clinic
MA Career Ladder opportunities
Cross-training across 10+ specialties
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 (vitals, med rec, histories)
Perform EKGs and place heart monitors
Manage Cerner pools
Assist providers and patients throughout the day
75% clinical / 25% administrative work
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
Precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership