High School CTE - Medical Assistant - East Region

IU Health•Muncie, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for High School Students in a CTE program, specifically for the East Region. The Medical Assistant, under the supervision of a designated supervisor and assigned physician, performs duties related to direct patient care and clinical direction in accordance with organizational standards. Key responsibilities include ensuring completeness of procedures and treatments, managing patient flow, performing general lab work, instructing patients, and ensuring timely execution of medical orders and referrals. The role also involves registration, scheduling, maintaining EMR files, and general front office functions. Computerized physician order entry may be performed if directed by a physician. The Medical Assistant is also expected to precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members, including over 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers. It is home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with over 9,000 nursing team members at more than 800 sites of care. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, and Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals. The organization has a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, providing access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and offering team members access to the latest science and training. With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, IU Health emphasizes personal and professional growth, offering diverse opportunities for learning and development such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training.

Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current certification in medical assisting required 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 required.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
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.
Requires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
TB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire preferred.
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.