Medical Assistant II-Neurology West-Avon

IU Health•Avon, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II role is a full-time position with day shifts, working 40 hours per week from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This position is located at 1115 Ronald Reagan Parkway, Suite 383, Avon, IN 46123. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Medical Assistant who is engaged in patient care and team collaboration. The team is supported by 5 Medical Assistants, and a typical day includes rooming patients, assisting providers (PAs), and completing paperwork and processing referrals. The primary focus is patient rooming and clinical support, with a steady workflow and consistent patient volume. Administrative tasks are completed during rooming or designated admin time. Cross-training is expected and includes check-in and check-out responsibilities.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care given in accordance with the organization standards.
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.