Medical Assistant II-Cardiology - Methodist

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II supports direct patient care and clinical operations for IU Health’s cardiology team under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician. The team works in a high-volume, fast-paced setting, seeing approximately 150 patients per day, and supports an outreach clinic in Brownsburg one day per week. The position supports 2–4 providers alongside a teammate. Responsibilities include preparing patients for appointments, documenting information in the EMR, taking vital signs, performing EKGs as needed, placing Zio monitors, assisting with scheduling and communications, and carrying out general front-office and clinical functions. The role also helps ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete, patient flow is smooth, laboratory work is performed, patients receive instructions, and medical orders and referrals are handled accurately and promptly. Registration and scheduling activities follow organizational and departmental procedures. Computerized physician order entry may be performed only when directed by the assigned physician. The Medical Assistant II may also precept current medical assistant team members or externs when requested by leadership. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. IU Health describes itself as a patient-centered health system offering a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
Current medical assisting certification from the American 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).
AHA Basic Life Support certification for healthcare workers; other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
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 under current Clinical Policy, Point of Care, and Skills Competency checklists.
Basic math skills and accurate data collection and entry skills.
Motivated and dependable; detail-oriented and organized; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently as well as with a team.

Nice To Haves

TB validation (to administer or read), or ability to obtain validation within six months of hire.
Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use, and Standard Work Programs and concepts within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Room and prepare patients for appointments.
Support 2–4 providers alongside a teammate.
Document patient information in the EMR and maintain EMR files.
Perform EKGs as needed, take vital signs, and place Zio monitors.
Assist with scheduling, phone calls, provider faxes, registration, and general front-office functions.
Perform general laboratory work and instruct patients about procedures, treatments, and care needs.
Ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete and patient flow is smooth.
Ensure medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform computerized physician order entry only when directed by the assigned physician.
Precept current medical assistant team members or MA externs when requested by leadership.