Medical Assistant II- Primary Care

Indiana University Health System • Bloomington, MN

2d • 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 in accordance with organizational standards. The role supports patient care, ensures ordered procedures and treatments are complete, helps maintain smooth patient flow, performs general laboratory work, and instructs patients about procedures, treatments, and care needs. The Medical Assistant ensures medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and promptly. The position also performs registration and scheduling activities, maintains electronic medical record files, and carries out general front office functions as needed. Computerized physician order entry may be performed only when directed by the assigned physician. The employee may be asked by leadership to precept current Medical Assistant team members or Medical Assistant externs.

The position is full-time, working 40 hours per week on days, at 5921 W. State Road 46, Bloomington, Indiana. Duties include rooming patients and preparing them for provider visits; accurately documenting patient information in the EMR; obtaining and recording vital signs; performing point-of-care testing and laboratory work; and performing phlebotomy tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 for healthcare workers certification.
• 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 according to current Clinical policy, Point of Care, and Skills Competency checklists.
• Basic math skills and accurate data collection and entry skills.
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use, and Standard Work Programs and concepts within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• TB validation to administer or read, or ability to obtain validation within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Accurately document patient information in the EMR and maintain EMR files.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform point-of-care testing and general laboratory work, including phlebotomy tasks.
• Ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete and support smooth patient flow.
• Instruct patients concerning procedures, treatments, and care needs.
• Ensure medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform registration and scheduling activities according to organizational and departmental procedures.
• Perform general front office functions as needed.
• Perform computerized physician order entry only when directed by the assigned physician.
• Precept current Medical Assistant team members or Medical Assistant externs as requested by leadership.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants who meet the program's time and qualification requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results team member wellness programs, with participation points contributing to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED