The role focuses on clinical patient care, including rooming patients, obtaining vitals, and performing EKGs in a fast-paced pediatric cardiology clinic. Additional duties include scheduling, answering phone calls, and maintaining EMR files under physician supervision.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma, graduation from a Medical Assistant program, and a current CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or CMAC certification. A minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience and AHA Basic Life Support certification are required.
high schoolprofessional certificateBasic Life SupportPatient SchedulingPatient RoomingCPT CodingICD-10 CodingClinical CompetenciesLaboratory ProceduresMedical History CollectionEMR ManagementObtaining VitalsPerforming EKGsHeart Monitor Placement
Job description
Medical Assistant II-Riley Pediatrics Cardiology-South Bend
Location
621 Memorial Drive, Suite 612 South Bend, IN 46601
Career advancement to MA III & MA team lead through the MA career ladder
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness eligibility
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly financial 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.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) With Employer Match
Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Healthy Results Wellness Program
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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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.
