Medical Assistant Float

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Float supports a variety of clinical duties across multiple ambulatory clinics and regional offices in Franciscan Health’s Central Region. The role assists providers and staff with coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, documenting information in the electronic medical record, and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers. The position requires travel to regional offices, with travel stated as up to 100%. It is a PRN Medical Assistant Float position with a consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off work.

In outpatient settings, the Medical Assistant Float may room patients, take vital signs, obtain comprehensive medical histories, document care in the electronic medical record, administer vaccines, injections, and medications, perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, and complete medication reconciliation under the supervision of an RN or provider. The position also gathers requirements from internal and external customers and provides 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.

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.
• One of the listed medical assistant credentials: RMA from American Allied Health; CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT); RMA from the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA from the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); NCMA from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or CCMA from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Travel required, up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments.
• Execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter information and document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Room patients and take vital signs in outpatient settings.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications under the supervision of an RN or provider.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing under the supervision of an RN or provider.
• Complete 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.
• Float to regional offices in the Central Region.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus 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.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available on the company's career site.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED