Medical Assistant II - Pulmonary Critical Care and Allergy Medicine

Job Description

Position Highlights

• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• No weekends or holidays
• Located at Methodist Professional Center 1, Indianapolis
• Free employee parking available

What You'll Do

• Room patients and support providers during clinic visits
• Perform pulmonary and allergy testing
• Administer biologic, allergy, and vaccine injections
• Complete clinical documentation and administrative tasks
• Support patient flow in a high-volume ambulatory clinic
• Cross-train between Pulmonary Critical Care and Allergy Medicine specialties

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a high-volume ambulatory clinic required
• Hands-on externship experience required
• MA certification preferred; non-certified candidates (MA I) will be considered
• New Medical Assistant graduates will not be considered
• Previous injection experience strongly preferred

Ideal Candidate

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong multitasking abilities
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing clinical needs
• A collaborative, team-focused mindset
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care
• Positive energy and eagerness to expand clinical knowledge

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to learn and work in two specialties: Pulmonary Critical Care and Allergy Medicine
• Collaborative team environment with experienced Medical Assistants
• Exposure to a variety of clinical procedures and injections
• Growing department with opportunities for future career advancement
• Supportive culture focused on quality outcomes and patient experience

Benefits

• Benefits Designed for You
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly 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.

• 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.

About Us

• 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.

About the Team

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 425408
• Job Category Patient Care Support
• Locations 1801 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day