Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics - Greenbush

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

Greenbush Pediatrics is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant II. Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, the Medical Assistant performs direct patient-care and clinical-support duties in accordance with organizational standards. The role helps ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete, patient flow is smooth, laboratory work is performed, patients understand procedures and treatments, and medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and promptly. The position also performs registration and scheduling, maintains electronic medical record (EMR) files, and provides general front-office support as needed. Computerized physician order entry may be performed only when directed by the assigned physician. The Medical Assistant is expected to precept current Medical Assistant team members or Medical Assistant externs when requested by leadership. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. AHA Basic Life Support certification for healthcare workers is required; additional advanced life-support certifications may be required based on the unit or department specialty and patient-care policies.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support certification for healthcare workers is required.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Current medical assisting certification is required from the 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 is required.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is required.
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

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program is preferred.
TB validation (to administer or read), or obtaining validation within six months of hire, is preferred.
Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use, and Standard Work Programs and concepts within six months of hire.
Other advanced life-support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient-care policies.

Responsibilities

Perform duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician.
Ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete and patient flow is smooth.
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 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.