Medical Assistant II-Designated Float-Riley Pediatrics Cardiology

Overview

Riley Pediatrics Cardiology is seeking a Medical Assistant II - Designated Float to provide clinical support across multiple outreach clinic locations while maintaining a home base at our Meridian Crossing clinic in Carmel, Indiana. This role is ideal for a highly adaptable Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a variety of clinical settings, providing exceptional patient care, and functioning independently after training.

Medical Assistant II 

• Designated Float - Riley Pediatrics Cardiology
• Home Clinic Location: Meridian Crossing, Carmel, IN
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
• Work-Life Balance: No weekends or holidays
• Requires Certification 

As a designated float team member, you will support pediatric cardiology outreach services and play a vital role in ensuring patients receive high-quality care across multiple communities.

Travel Requirements

This designated float position supports outreach clinics located in:

• Columbus, IN
• Richmond, IN
• Muncie, IN
• Lafayette, IN

Additional details:

• Reliable transportation is required.
• Regular travel to outreach clinics is expected.
• Mileage reimbursement is paid based on the round-trip distance between Meridian Crossing and the outreach clinic location.
• A $0.75/hour Designated Float incentive is added to the base Medical Assistant II pay rate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately document vital signs.
• Room patients for provider appointments.
• Perform EKGs.
• Apply and manage cardiac monitors.
• Obtain accurate height, weight, and blood pressure measurements.
• Perform manual blood pressure readings.
• Support clinic operations during periods of limited staffing.
• Independently manage workflow while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support efficient patient flow.

Patient Population

This role provides care and support for patients across the lifespan, including:

• Newborns
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults

Required Skills & Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong vital sign and blood pressure assessment skills preferred.
• Manual blood pressure proficiency highly desired.
• EKG experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different clinic environments and workflows.
• Strong organizational, communication, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Clinical Training & Responsibilities

• Clinic-specific EKG training will be provided.
• Limited injection responsibilities.
• Flu vaccines are administered only at the Meridian Crossing home clinic.
• Outreach clinic locations do not administer flu vaccines.

Orientation & Float Training Program

We are committed to ensuring new team members feel confident before working independently.

Training includes:

• Initial onboarding at Meridian Crossing to become familiar with clinic workflows, providers, and patient populations.
• Shadowing an experienced Designated Float Medical Assistant at each outreach clinic location.

Typical onboarding progression:

Visit 1: Observation

• Observe clinic operations, workflows, and patient care processes.

Visit 2: Guided Independence

• Lead daily responsibilities while an experienced float MA provides support and feedback.

Ongoing Development

• Additional training, mentorship, and support provided as needed before independent travel assignments.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Comfortable working independently and making sound clinical decisions within scope.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing clinic environments.
• Passionate about providing outstanding patient care.
• Willing and able to travel regularly to outreach clinic locations.
• Excited to support the mission of Riley Pediatrics Cardiology across multiple communities.

Join our team and help deliver exceptional pediatric cardiology care to patients and families throughout Indiana while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays.

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 EHR files and performs general front office functions as needed. May precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or completion of a High School sponsored CTE program and currently enrolled in High School. High School Diploma must be completed within 13 months from start date. 
• Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience. 1 year of experience is preferred.
• New hires and promotions after October 12, 2026, require graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• Requires a current certification in medical assisting from the 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).
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification is required. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA.
• Requires knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire.
• Requires knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures.
• Requires knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Requires the 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.
• Must be able to meet the technical and physical standards.
• Travel is expected to a group of predetermine clinics based on need of the day.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is preferred.
• As a float, this position may not have a permanent work location. Work assignment notice can vary from weeks in advance to the morning of the assignment.