Medical Assistant II-Cardiology - Carmel

IU Health • Carmel, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II supports direct patient care and clinical operations in a fast-paced, high-volume outpatient cardiology clinic. Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, the Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties in accordance with organizational standards. The role is primarily patient rooming (about 90% of the workday), with some administrative tasks, monitor placement, and basic cross-training in scheduling. The Medical Assistant helps ensure smooth patient flow, completes ordered procedures and treatments, performs general laboratory work, instructs patients about procedures and care needs, and ensures orders and referrals are handled accurately and promptly. Duties also include registration and scheduling, maintaining 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 role may include precepting current Medical Assistant team members or externs at leadership’s request. The clinic team consists of six Medical Assistants, and a Medical Assistant career ladder offers growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• Current certification in medical assisting from AAMA (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), and/or American Medical Certification Association (CMAC) for the Medical Assistant II position.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification for healthcare workers.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology experience.
• TB validation (to administer or read), or the ability to obtain validation within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and support direct patient care, with patient rooming accounting for approximately 90% of the workday.
• Place monitors and perform other clinical duties as assigned.
• Assure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments and help maintain smooth patient flow.
• Perform general laboratory work and instruct patients concerning procedures, treatments, and care 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 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.
• Complete basic cross-training in scheduling.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly incentives.
• Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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