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Medical Assistant II-Orthopedics - Podiatry

IU Health

Location
Onsite (Indianapolis, IN)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted Today

About the role

IU Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support its Podiatry team in Indianapolis, providing direct patient care and clinical assistance in a fast-paced specialty setting. The role involves rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and assisting providers with procedures to ensure efficient clinic flow and high-quality care.

Skills

Patient care Vital signs monitoring Clinical documentation EHR management Suture removal Staple removal Patient intake Medical terminology OSHA compliance CLIA compliance ADA compliance Data entry Customer service Team collaboration Basic math Laboratory procedures

Full job details

 

Medical Assistant II – Podiatry

 

Are you a patient-focused Medical Assistant looking for an opportunity to grow in a busy specialty clinic? Join our collaborative Podiatry team and play an important role in supporting providers while delivering exceptional patient care.

 

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys direct patient interaction, thrives in a team-oriented environment, and is eager to expand their clinical skills in a specialized podiatry setting.

 

Schedule

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Monday-Friday
  • 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • No weekends
  • No holidays

  • Location:  Methodist Professional Center 1 & 2 

     

What You'll Do

As a Medical Assistant supporting our Podiatry team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Rooming patients and preparing exam rooms
  • Obtaining patient histories and vital signs
  • Assisting with patient intake and documentation
  • Preparing treatment rooms and supplies for in-office procedures
  • Assisting providers during clinical procedures
  • Removing sutures and staples as directed
  • Managing patient phone messages and provider communication pools
  • Processing paperwork, forms, and other documentation
  • Preparing for upcoming clinic schedules and ensuring clinic readiness
  • Supporting efficient clinic flow and high-quality patient care

 

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced specialty podiatry practice
  • Approximately 75% patient-facing responsibilities
  • Approximately 25% administrative duties
  • Collaborative and highly team-oriented setting
  • Opportunity to build specialized knowledge in podiatric care
  • Dynamic environment that requires flexibility, organization, and adaptability

 

Qualifications

Preferred

  • Medical Assistant experience
  • Healthcare or patient-facing experience
  • Experience in podiatry, orthopedics, or other surgical specialties
  • Individuals with strong customer service or direct patient interaction experience

 

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • Coachability and eagerness to learn
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a changing, fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to providing outstanding patient care

 

Why Join Our Team?

  • Consistent weekday schedule
  • No weekends or holidays
  • Opportunity to develop specialized procedural skills
  • Supportive team environment
  • Meaningful patient interaction and impact on patient outcomes
  • Growth and learning opportunities within a specialty practice

 

This role is a great opportunity for a Medical Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care and wants to build expertise within a growing Podiatry program.

 

 

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 EHR files and performs general front office functions as needed. May precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required or completion of a High School sponsored CTE program and currently enrolled in High School. High School Diploma must be completed within 13 months from start date. 
  • Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience.
  • New hires and promotions after October 12, 2026, require graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
  • Requires a current certification in medical assisting from the 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).
  • AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification is required. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
  • Requires knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
  • Requires knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire.
  • Requires knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures.
  • Requires knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
  • Requires the 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.
  • Must be able to meet the technical and physical standards.
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is preferred.

  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University 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.