Medical Assistant II-Riley Pediatrics Primary Care

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and team-oriented Medical Assistant II team members to support the Pediatric Cardiology (PCI) department at Riley. Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, you will perform clinical and administrative duties to deliver exceptional patient care. This role involves ensuring efficient patient flow, supporting clinical procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• 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

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in accordance with organizational standards.
• Complete ordered procedures and treatments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support smooth patient flow and coordinate care activities.
• Perform general laboratory work and support clinical documentation.
• Inform and instruct patients regarding procedures, treatments, and needs.
• Perform registration, scheduling, and maintain EMR files.
• Support front office functions such as patient check-in and check-out as needed.
• May perform computerized physician order entry when directed by the physician.
• Precept current MA team members or externs as requested by leadership.
• Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, assures smooth patient flow, performs general lab work, instructs patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs, and 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - a government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications are met)
• Employee Assistance Program – free counseling services
• Healthy Results - participation in our team member wellness programs that award points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree