Medical Assistant II Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance • Michigan City, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II supports clinical duties across multiple ambulatory clinics and helps providers and staff coordinate patient care. The role schedules appointments, carries out physician orders for laboratory testing, enters information in the electronic medical record, and serves as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.

In outpatient settings, the Medical Assistant may room patients; take vital signs and comprehensive medical histories; document care in the electronic medical record; administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and reconcile medications 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.

Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups throughout Indiana. Its mission and values include Respect for Life, Fidelity to Our Mission, Compassionate Concern, Joyful Service, and Christian Stewardship. The position is at Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus in Michigan City, Indiana. 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 through the American Heart Association.
• One of the following credentials: RMA from American Allied Health; CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT); RMA from the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA from the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); NCMA from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or CCMA from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Responsibilities

• Support clinical duties for multiple ambulatory clinics.
• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments.
• Execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter information in the electronic medical record system.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Room patients and take vital signs and comprehensive medical histories.
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications under RN or provider supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing under RN or provider supervision.
• 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be available; ask a Talent Acquisition Advisor about eligibility.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure that rewards experience and expertise.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits.
• Consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off work.

What This Job Offers

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