Medical Assistant II - Cardiology

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

15h

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, and medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and promptly. Duties include general laboratory work, instructing patients about procedures, treatments, and needs, registration and scheduling, maintaining EMR files, and performing 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 also be asked by leadership to precept current Medical Assistant team members or Medical Assistant externs. This is a full-time position with five shifts per week. The employer is Indiana University Health, a comprehensive health system with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. IU Health describes opportunities for advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
AHA Basic Life Support certification for healthcare workers.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
Current Medical Assistant certification from one or more 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.
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 under current Clinical Policy, Point of Care, and Skills Competency checklists.
Basic math skills and accurate data collection and entry skills.

Nice To Haves

TB validation to administer or read, or willingness to obtain validation within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use, and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire.
Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to the unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and clinical support 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.
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 according to organizational and departmental procedures.
Maintain EMR 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.