The posting
Job Description
Medical Assistant II - Hematology/Oncology (Part-Time)
- Location: 1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy
- Schedule: Part-Time, 16 hours/week
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- No weekends
- No IU Health observed holidays
Position Highlights
- Work in a Hematology/Oncology clinic focused on building strong patient relationships.
- Opportunity to provide meaningful support to oncology patients throughout their care journey.
- Potential for the position to transition to full-time in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Room patients and assist with clinical intake.
- Support patient navigation and care coordination efforts.
- Assist with bone marrow biopsy procedures.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Complete administrative tasks as needed.
Work Environment
- Average patient volume of approximately 50 patients per day.
- Peak days may exceed 70 patients.
- Fast-paced setting requiring strong organization and multitasking skills.
- Approximately 90% direct patient care and 10% administrative responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- Current Medical Assistant certification required.
- Completion of a hands-on Medical Assistant externship in a clinical patient-care setting required
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Willingness to pick up additional shifts and provide PTO coverage when needed.
- Interest in long-term employment and future full-time opportunities.
- Experience working directly with patients in a clinical setting.
Ideal Candidate
- Seeking a long-term career opportunity.
- Comfortable working with oncology patients and supporting complex care needs.
- Adaptable, dependable, and able to succeed in a busy clinic environment.
- Team-oriented with a passion for providing exceptional patient care.
Join a collaborative oncology team where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while building a rewarding healthcare career.
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
IU 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.
