Medical Assistant II Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II Physician Practice supports clinical duties in a busy outpatient clinic and helps providers and staff coordinate patient care. The role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and helping maintain efficient patient flow. Clinical tasks include manual blood pressure readings, pulse oximetry, EKG placement, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and administering vaccines, injections, and medications as directed. The Medical Assistant also assists with medication reconciliation, referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill requests, and other follow-up activities. Accurate use of the electronic medical record supports documentation and continuity of care. The position requires effective communication with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members, as well as compassionate, patient-centered service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program; alternatively, five years of medical assistant experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• One of the listed medical assistant certifications is required within six months of hire: RMA (American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants); CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants); NRCMA (National Association for Health Professionals); NCMA (National Center for Competency Testing); or CCMA (National Healthcareer Association or National Performance Specialists).
• Medical Assistant experience is required.
• Maintain a personal stethoscope.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, organizational, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Outpatient clinic experience.
• Proficiency in manual vital signs, EKG placement, and phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document medical histories, and support efficient patient flow.
• Perform manual blood pressure readings, pulse oximetry, EKG placement, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications as directed.
• Support patient care coordination through medication reconciliation, referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill requests, and other follow-up activities.
• Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record and help maintain continuity of care.
• Communicate with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members while delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available; eligibility should be discussed with a Talent Acquisition Advisor.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available on the company career site.

What This Job Offers

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