Medical Assistant II- Hematology Oncology

Indiana University Health System•Fishers, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II provides direct patient care and clinical support in a hematology oncology specialty setting under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician. The role supports patient flow, laboratory work, procedures and treatments, and accurate completion of medical orders and referrals. It also includes 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 position may also precept Medical Assistant team members or externs when requested by leadership. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The work location is 10212 Lantern Rd., Fishers, Indiana 46037.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
Current Medical Assistant certification 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).
AHA Basic Life Support certification for healthcare workers; other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
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.
Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use, and Standard Work Programs and concepts within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

TB validation to administer or read, or ability to obtain validation within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Room patients and prepare them for appointments.
Obtain and accurately document vital signs and patient information.
Provide general Medical Assistant clinical support and complete patient intake processes, gathering necessary clinical information.
Draw and process required laboratory specimens and perform general laboratory work.
Collaborate with nursing staff to support patient care and clinic operations.
Monitor and respond to patient needs throughout their visits.
Participate in cross-training opportunities within the infusion clinic and support clinical workflows in a fast-paced specialty setting.
Assure ordered procedures and treatments are complete and patient flow is smooth.
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 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.
Deliver patient care while maintaining accurate documentation and communication with the care team.