Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics

IU Health • West Lafayette, IN

14d

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 helps ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete, patient flow is smooth, laboratory work is performed, patients are instructed about procedures and treatments, and medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and promptly. The position also performs registration and scheduling, maintains electronic medical record files, and handles 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 be asked by leadership to precept current medical assistant team members or externs.

This is a full-time pediatrics position. The two-week schedule consists of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in week one; in week two, Monday, Thursday, and Friday are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Tuesday is 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Holidays are not required. Occasional Saturday shifts from 8:00 a.m. to noon are currently on a volunteer basis.

IU Health requires new hires to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, unless an exemption is approved. New hires may submit proof of prior vaccination. The posting states that the COVID-19 vaccine is not required to begin employment and includes a September 1, 2021 full-vaccination date. IU Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during the application and interview process, in performing essential job functions, and in accessing employment benefits and privileges.

Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support certification for healthcare workers is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current medical assisting certification is required from one of the listed organizations: 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).
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA is required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is required.
• 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.
• New hires are required to receive specified vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved; proof of previous vaccination may be submitted.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• TB validation to administer or read, or obtaining validation within six months of hire, is preferred.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient-care policies.
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use, and Standard Work Programs and concepts within six months of hire.

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 and instruct patients about procedures, treatments, and needs.
• Ensure medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform registration and scheduling according to organizational and departmental procedures.
• Maintain electronic medical record 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