Medical Assistant II-Nephrology NEW

Medical Assistant II-Nephrology

Job Description

Overview

• Medical Assistant II - Nephrology
• Location: 8803 N. Meridian St., Suite 175, Indianapolis, IN 46260
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
• No weekends or holidays
• Non-certified candidates are also welcome to apply and may be considered for a Medical Assistant I position with previous MA experience
• Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred but not required

Join our Nephrology team and enjoy a supportive work environment with predictable hours that promote a healthy work/life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for a Medical Assistant who enjoys patient interaction, teamwork, and providing quality care in a specialty clinic setting.

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Consistent weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care
• Strong focus on teamwork, communication, and professional growth

What You'll Do

A typical day may include:

• Rooming patients and preparing them for appointments
• Drawing blood and collecting specimens
• Processing laboratory specimens
• Managing patient messages and follow-up communication
• Scheduling diagnostic tests
• Coordinating referrals
• Supporting providers and patients throughout the care experience

Work Breakdown:

• Approximately 60% direct patient care/rooming
• Approximately 40% administrative and coordination duties

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

Our most successful Medical Assistants:

• Communicate effectively with patients and team members
• Work well in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrate professionalism and reliability
• Ask questions and actively seek feedback
• Are willing to help teammates and contribute to an exceptional patient experience
• Benefits Designed for You
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly incentives!

If you're looking for a team-oriented clinic with a positive culture, predictable hours, and the opportunity to grow your healthcare career, we'd love to hear from you.

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. 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. Performs registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures. Maintains EMR files and 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.

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant program 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.