Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics - Ferry

Indiana University Health System • Lafayette, LA

3d

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 supports patient care by ensuring ordered procedures and treatments are complete, maintaining smooth patient flow, performing general laboratory work, instructing patients about procedures, treatments, and needs, and ensuring medical orders and referrals are completed accurately and promptly.

The position also performs registration and scheduling according to organizational and departmental procedures, maintains electronic medical record files, and handles general front-office functions as needed. Computerized physician order entry may be performed only when directed by the assigned physician. The employee is expected to precept current Medical Assistant team members or Medical Assistant externs when requested by leadership.

This is a full-time position at 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m., or Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current medical assisting 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.
• 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 skills and accurate data collection and entry skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• TB validation to administer or read, or ability to obtain validation within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use, and Standard Work Programs and concepts within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with direct patient care 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 in accordance with organizational and departmental procedures.
• Maintain electronic medical record 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED