Medical Assistant II - Neurosurgery

IU Health • Fort Wayne, IN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, the Medical Assistant II performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction, ensuring patient care is provided in accordance with organization standards. This role involves assuring the completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, maintaining smooth patient flow, performing general lab work, and instructing patients on procedures, treatments, and needs. The Medical Assistant II is also responsible for ensuring medical orders and referrals are accurately and timely carried out. Administrative tasks include performing registration and scheduling activities, maintaining EMR files, and general front office functions. The position may involve computerized physician order entry if directed by the assigned physician and includes the expectation 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
• 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

• 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

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees