Medical Assistant II-Primary Care Eagle Highlands NEW

Medical Assistant II-Primary Care Eagle Highlands

Job Description

Overview

Medical Assistant-II

• Part-time position (0.6 FTE)
• Location: 6820 Parkdale Place, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46254
• Onsite parking available
• Varied schedule with mixed AM and PM shifts based on clinic needs
• No weekends or holidays required
• No travel required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience REQUIRED
• Candidates must have completed a hands-on clinical externship
• Primary Care experience preferred but not required
• MA I candidates will be considered if they meet the experience requirement (2 years)

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Obtaining vital signs
• Administering vaccines
• Completing paperwork and documentation
• Supporting daily clinic operations

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and dependable
• Flexible and adaptable to changing clinic needs
• Strong patient service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Join a team of 7 Medical Assistants
• Approximately 70% patient rooming and 30% administrative work
• Clinic pace varies based on provider schedules
• Career growth opportunities available through the Medical Assistant career ladder program

Why IU Health

• Indiana's leading healthcare system focused on patient-centered care
• Supportive team environment and professional development opportunities

Benefits

• Benefits Designed for You
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program with bi-weekly incentives

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.