Medical Assistant II-Pulmonary, Critical Care, & Allergy Medicine-Methodist

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time Medical Assistant II position in an Ambulatory Clinic specializing in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Allergy Medicine. The role involves approximately 60% direct patient care and 40% administrative work. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, administering injections, chart preparation, handling prior authorizations, and patient communication. The clinic has a high-volume but predictable workflow, with providers assigned one month in advance. The team has a strong rapport, high quality and patient experience scores, and collaborative providers who value MA development. The culture is cohesive, collaborative, and goal-oriented, with daily check-ins and twice-weekly huddles.

Requirements

Minimum 1-year ambulatory clinic experience or completion of a clinical externship with no previous experience
AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required
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

Rooming patients
Taking vitals
Administering injections
Chart prep
Prior authorizations
Patient communication
Performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction
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
Maintains EMR files
Performs general front office functions
May perform computerized physician order entry, only if directed by assigned physician
Precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership