Medical Assistant II-Orthopedics-West Hospital

IU Health•Avon, IN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, the Medical Assistant II performs duties related to direct patient care and clinical direction, ensuring patient care aligns with organizational standards. This includes confirming the completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, facilitating smooth patient flow, conducting general lab work, educating patients on procedures, treatments, and needs, and ensuring medical orders and referrals are executed accurately and promptly. The role also involves performing registration and scheduling activities according to organizational and departmental procedures, maintaining EMR files, and handling general front office functions as required. Computerized physician order entry may be performed if directed by the assigned physician. Additionally, the Medical Assistant II is expected to precept current MA team members or MA Externs when requested by leadership.

Requirements

MA certification
AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from a Medical Assistant program
Current certification in medical assisting 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
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 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
Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Perform duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care in accordance with organization standards.
Assure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments.
Assure smooth patient flow.
Perform general lab work.
Instruct patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs.
Ensure medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures.
Maintain EMR files and perform general front office functions as needed.
May perform computerized physician order entry, only if directed by assigned physician.
Precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.