Medical Assistant II - Primary Care

IU Health • Roanoke, IN

7h

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 complete and timely procedures, treatments, referrals, and medical orders; smooth patient flow; general laboratory work; patient instruction; registration and scheduling; maintenance of electronic medical record files; and general front-office functions as needed. Computerized physician order entry may be performed only when directed by the assigned physician. The Medical Assistant II may also be asked by leadership to precept current Medical Assistant team members or Medical Assistant externs.

The role requires an AHA Basic Life Support certification for healthcare workers. Other advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty and patient-care policies. Employment is subject to IU Health’s vaccination requirements, barring an approved exemption.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to meet IU Health vaccination requirements, barring an approved exemption.

Nice To Haves

• TB validation to administer or read, or ability to obtain validation within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use, and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty and patient-care policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician.
• Ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete and support smooth patient flow.
• Perform general laboratory work.
• Instruct patients concerning procedures, treatments, and 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.
• Maintain EMR files and 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 when requested by leadership.

What This Job Offers

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