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Medical Assistant II - Primary Care

Indiana University Health · Lafayette, IN · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

Overview

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Sound like a perfect match? Apply NOW!

Status

Status: Full-Time

Schedule

Schedule: Monday 8AM – 5PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30AM – 5PM
Thursday 7:30AM – 12PM
Weekends: None
Holidays: None

Under Supervision

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care given in accordance with the organization standards.

Direct Patient Care and Clinical Direction

  • Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments
  • Affirms 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

Registration and Scheduling Activities

  • Performs registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures

EMR Files and General Front Office Functions

  • Maintains EMR files
  • Performs general front office functions as needed

Computerized Physician Order Entry

  • Performs computerized physician order entry, only if directed by assigned physician

Precepting

  • May perform precepting of current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership

Certifications and Training

  • AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required
  • Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred
  • 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 and Skills

  • Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required
  • 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
  • Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures
  • Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers
  • Basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills required

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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