High School CTE - Medical Assistant - Metro Region

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for High School Students in a CTE program. Applicants should only apply if they are attending an Application Session with an IU Health representative. This posting includes all locations across the Metro Region. Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, the Medical Assistant performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care given in accordance with the organization standards. The role assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, assures smooth patient flow, performs general lab work, instructs patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs, and ensures medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner. The Medical Assistant also performs registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures, maintains EMR files, and performs general front office functions as needed. They may perform computerized physician order entry, only if directed by an assigned physician, and may precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required
TB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire may be required
Ability to master standard clinical competencies per current Clinical policy, Point of Care and Skills Competency checklists
Requires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred
Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire
Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures
Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers

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
May precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership