Medical Assistant Float

Franciscan Health • Greenwood, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant Floats support a variety of clinical duties across multiple ambulatory clinics. The role helps providers and staff coordinate patient care, schedule appointments, carry out physician orders for laboratory testing, enter information in the electronic medical record, and serve as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.

The position provides direct patient care in outpatient settings. Duties may include rooming patients; taking vital signs; obtaining medical histories; documenting care in the electronic medical record; administering vaccines, injections, and medications; performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and reconciling medications under the supervision of an RN or provider. The Medical Assistant Float also gathers requirements from internal and external customers and communicates information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person. The role initiates and follows through on prior authorizations and referrals and processes sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

The position floats to regional offices and requires travel up to 100%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program, or five years of medical assistant experience in lieu of the program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• A qualifying medical assistant credential: RMA from American Allied Health; CMA from AAMA; RMA from AMT; RMA from the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA from NAHP; NCMA from NCCT; or CCMA from NHA.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical duties for multiple ambulatory clinics.
• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care and scheduling appointments.
• Execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter information in the electronic medical record system.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Provide direct patient care, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories, and documenting care in the electronic medical record.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and medication reconciliation under the supervision of an RN or provider.
• Gather requirements from internal and external customers and provide information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person.
• Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations and referrals.
• Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.
• Travel to regional offices as needed.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be available; eligibility should be discussed with a Talent Acquisition Advisor.
• Consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off work.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure intended to reward experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits offerings for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED