IU Health·Indianapolis, Indiana
Performs direct patient care, clinical duties, and general laboratory work under physician supervision. Manages patient flow, registration, scheduling, and EMR documentation while precepting new team members.
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.
IU Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.
We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient.
People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose.
People who aspire to excellence every day.
Requires a high school diploma, graduation from a Medical Assistant program, and current certification from an accredited body (e.g., CMA, RMA). Must hold AHA Basic Life Support certification and possess knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and medical coding.
Market context
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