Medical Assistant Float

Franciscan Alliance • Greenwood, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant Floats support a variety of clinical duties across multiple ambulatory clinics. The role assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for lab testing, entering information into the electronic medical record, and serving as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers. The position floats to regional offices in the Central Region, including locations in Indy, Greenwood, Mooresville, Plainfield, Carmel, Columbus, and Downtown.

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

Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care ministry serving Indiana and Illinois. Its stated values include Respect for Life, Fidelity to Our Mission, Compassionate Concern, Joyful Service, and Christian Stewardship.

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 through the American Heart Association.
• One of the listed medical assistant credentials: RMA (AAH, AMT, or ARMA); CMA (AAMA or AMCA); NRCMA (NAHP); NCMA (NCCT); or CCMA (NHA or NPS).

Responsibilities

• Support clinical duties for multiple ambulatory clinics.
• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care and scheduling appointments.
• Carry out physician orders for laboratory testing and enter information into the electronic medical record.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Room patients, take vital signs, obtain comprehensive medical histories, and document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and complete medication reconciliation under RN or provider supervision.
• 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.
• Float to regional offices in the Central Region.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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