Medical Assistant II Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II supports providers and staff across ambulatory clinics by coordinating patient care and carrying out clinical and administrative duties. The role may work in a variety of outpatient settings and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider.

Duties include rooming patients; taking vital signs and obtaining medical histories; documenting care in the electronic medical record; administering vaccines, injections, and medications; performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and completing medication reconciliation. The Medical Assistant also gathers requirements from internal and external customers and shares information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person. The role initiates and follows through on prior authorizations and referrals, and processes sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed. Travel is 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 listed 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

• Coordinate patient care and assist providers and staff in ambulatory clinics.
• Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Room patients, take vital signs, and obtain comprehensive medical histories.
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications under the supervision of an RN or provider.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, and complete medication reconciliation under 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.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be available; eligibility should be discussed 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.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees; details are available on the company's career site.

What This Job Offers

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