Medical Assistant Float

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

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 role 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 through the American Heart Association.
• A qualifying medical assistant certification or registration is listed as required: RMA (AAH, AMT, or ARMA); CMA (AAMA or AMCA); NRCMA (NAHP); NCMA (NCCT); or CCMA (NHA or NPS).
• Travel required 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 and enter information in 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.
• Travel to regional offices in the Central Region.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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