Medical Assistant II Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Michigan City, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II supports providers and staff in coordinating patient care across ambulatory clinics. The role assists with scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, entering information into the electronic medical record, and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.

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

This position is based at the Michigan City Coolspring Health Center in Michigan City, Indiana. The schedule is Monday through Friday, an eight-hour day shift scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Travel is never or rarely required.

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.
• A qualifying medical assistant credential: RMA from American Allied Health; CMA from AAMA; RMA from AMT; RMA from ARMA; NRCMA from NAHP; NCMA from NCCT; or CCMA from NHA.

Responsibilities

• Support providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter information into the electronic medical record and document patient care.
• Room patients, take vital signs, and obtain comprehensive medical histories.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications under RN or provider supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, and reconcile medications 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.
• Act as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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