Overview

IU Health Eating Disorders Practice at 6640 Intech Blvd. in Indianapolis (NOT located at Riley Hospital) is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team! 

IU Health Charis Center for Eating Disorders is the most comprehensive treatment facility in Indiana providing children, adolescents, and adults with excellent eating disorder care in familiar surroundings and within the context of their families.  We provide three levels of care for those who suffer with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, along with comorbid disorders. Outpatient service includes medical, individual, and family therapy, and nutritional visits, along with multiple weekly groups.  Adult Intensive Outpatient Program and Adolescent Intensive Outpatient (IOP) are designed for adults and adolescents requiring more intensive therapeutic services in a group setting. Adolescent Partial Hospital Programs-PHP (our highest level of care) has an average length of stay of 11 hours of daily nutritional rehabilitation and intensive therapy. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Fridays 7:30 am-5:00 pm.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

• Full Time
• Day Shift
• 40 Hours Per Week
• No Weekends/No Holidays
• Free Parking
• We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match, Tuition Reimbursement and a generous PTO plan!

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.