Medical Assistant II-Rheumatology-Carmel

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Medical Assistant II in a Rheumatology clinic located in Carmel. The ideal candidate thrives in a small, fast-paced clinic environment and demonstrates qualities such as being organized, reliable, eager to learn, team-oriented, and able to work independently when needed. The position involves a mix of clinical, administrative, and patient support duties under the supervision of a designated supervisor and assigned physician. Responsibilities include direct patient care, ensuring completeness of ordered procedures, managing patient flow, performing general lab work, instructing patients, ensuring medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately, and performing registration and scheduling activities. The role also involves maintaining EMR files, performing front office functions, and potentially precepting MA team members or externs.

Requirements

Current certification in medical assisting required
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 according to standard work
Reviewing provider schedules and completing chart preparation
Prior authorizations and outside CT/MRI pre-certifications
Assisting with FMLA and disability paperwork
Managing medical records requests
Monitoring and responding to clinical pool messages
Pulling, reviewing, and addressing RightFax documents
Preparing medications per standard work
Assisting with in-office procedures
Providing patient education when appropriate
Administering ordered IM injections per standard work
Cleaning exam rooms between patients and at the end of each day
Stocking exam rooms daily
Supporting the MA team and assisting non-assigned providers as needed
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