Medical Assistant II-Neurology-Brain Health Program-Downtown

divh2Medical Assistant II/h2pIU Healths Neuroscience Center is seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant II to support an innovative brain health program focused on patients with Alzheimers disease and their care partners. This is a net new role on a small, dedicated team where patient safety, coordination, and proactive communication are essential./ppThis position is ideal for an MA who thrives in an administrative, heavy, coordination-focused role, works well independently, and is motivated by meaningful patient impact./ph3Schedule Location/h3ulliHours: MondayFriday, 8:004:30 or 8:305:00/liliNo Weekends/Holidays/liliLocation: Neuroscience Center/liliParking: On-site garage; Methodist garage/lot optional/li/ulh3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliPerform comprehensive chart review for new referrals and return visits/liliSupport MRI scheduling and ensure required screening information is complete/liliCoordinate with nurses, nurse navigators, scheduling, and financial resource coordinators/liliTrack and communicate patient treatment progress via Cerner and phone/liliAssemble patient education materials and ensure timely documentation/liliMaintain accurate patient records (cognitive testing, infusion records, appointment results)/liliSupport nurse-led patient education visits on designated clinic days/liliProvide limited patient rooming support (approximately 1 day per week)/liliThis role is primarily administrative, with ongoing interaction across multiple care teams and frequent patient touchpoints./li/ulh3Patient Volume Work Pace/h3ulliIn-person clinic support 12 days/week/lili310 new patients begin treatment weekly/liliApproximately 300 patients currently on treatment/liliRemaining days focus on coordination, chart management, and patient communication/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliMedical Assistant II-certification preferred/liliNon-certified MA I candidates will be considered with strong initiative and relevant experience as well as certified candidates with limited previous experience/liliPrior experience in a clinic setting preferred/liliExperience working closely with nurses or nurse navigators highly valued/liliExperience with aging populations and/or Alzheimers disease or caregiver support is a plus/li/ulh3What Were Looking For/h3pThis role thrives with someone who is:/pulliHighly self-motivated and organized/liliComfortable managing tasks independently without micromanagement/liliCollaborative and proactive in partnering with nursing and social work teams/liliStrong in communication and follow-through/li/ulh3Team Culture/h3ulliDedicated/liliPatient-safety focused/liliMotivated/liliThis is a small but highly engaged team driven by a shared commitment to supporting patients pursuing innovative brain health treatments./li/ulh3Growth Opportunity/h3ulliNet new role supporting a growing program/liliFuture expansion planned as the program evolves/liliOpportunity to make a meaningful impact in an emerging care area/li/ulpUnder 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./pulliAHA 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./liliHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant program required./liliCurrent 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)./liliKnowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required./liliKnowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required./liliTB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire preferred./liliKnowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire./liliKnowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures./liliKnowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers./liliAbility to master standard clinical competencies per current Clinical policy, Point of Care and Skills Competency checklists./liliRequires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills./li/ul/div