Medical Assistant II Float Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance • Crown Point, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations , many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Sign on Bonus Available (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-On Bonus) Must be flexible with scheduling. Able to travel to Cedar Lake, Saint John, Lowell and Schererville. Enjoy work life balance with consistent day shift schedule and observed holidays off work Professional development opportunities Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise Provide a more personal approach to direct patient care in a variety of outpatient settings, which may include: rooming patients, taking vitals, obtaining a comprehensive medical history, document care of patient via electronic medical record, administering vaccines, injections, and medications, phlebotomy, point of care testing and medication reconciliation under the supervision of RN/Provider. Gather requirements from internal and external customers and provide information via phone, electronic messaging and in person. Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations, referrals, and process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED - Required
• Certificate or Associates Degree in Medical Assisting
• 5 years of experience in lieu of Medical Assisting certificate
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA; RMA; NCMA; CCMA) - Required within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• 1-year Medical Assisting experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

• rooming patients
• taking vitals
• obtaining a comprehensive medical history
• document care of patient via electronic medical record
• administering vaccines, injections, and medications
• phlebotomy
• point of care testing and medication reconciliation under the supervision of RN/Provider.
• Gather requirements from internal and external customers and provide information via phone, electronic messaging and in person.
• Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations, referrals, and process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus Available
• work life balance with consistent day shift schedule and observed holidays off work
• Professional development opportunities
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees