Medical Assistant II-Endocrinology-Greenwood

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

7h•Onsite

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. This includes ensuring the completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, maintaining smooth patient flow, performing general lab work, and instructing patients on procedures, treatments, and needs. The role also involves ensuring medical orders and referrals are accurately and timely carried out. Administrative tasks include performing registration and scheduling activities, maintaining EMR files, and general front office functions. The Medical Assistant II may also perform computerized physician order entry if directed by the assigned physician and is expected to precept current MA team members or MA Externs as 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
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

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
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
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