Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics
IU Health
- Location
- Onsite (West Lafayette, IN)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 6 days ago
About the role
IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive health system, partnering with the Indiana University School of Medicine to advance healthcare. This role supports pediatric patient care and clinical operations within a collaborative, high-quality healthcare environment.
Skills
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Electronic medical records
Clinical procedures
Patient scheduling
Chart preparation
Medical terminology
ICD-10 coding
CPT coding
Basic life support
Laboratory procedures
Insurance verification
Data entry
OSHA compliance
CLIA compliance
ADA compliance
Full job details
This position follows an established clinic schedule, including:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesdays: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (first and third weeks)
- Occasional Saturday coverage may be available on a voluntary basis
What You'll Do
- Room patients and prepare them for provider visits
- Obtain and document vital signs and patient histories
- Assist providers with patient care and clinical procedures
- Manage patient communications and follow-up activities
- Support scheduling, chart preparation, and other administrative duties
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records
- Collaborate with providers and team members to deliver exceptional patient care
Environment
- Approximately 75% direct patient care
- Approximately 25% administrative responsibilities
- Collaborative team atmosphere
- Focus on delivering high-quality patient experiences
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Current Medical Assistant certification or eligibility, as applicable
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment
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.
- 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.
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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.