Medical Assistant II-Float

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II-Float supports multiple ambulatory clinics and assists providers and staff with coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, entering information into the electronic medical record system, and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers. The role floats to regional offices and may work in a variety of outpatient settings.

Under the supervision of an RN or provider, the Medical Assistant may room patients; take vital signs; obtain comprehensive medical histories; document care in the electronic medical record; administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and complete medication reconciliation. The role also gathers information from internal and external customers and communicates it by phone, electronic messaging, and in person. Additional duties include initiating and following through on prior authorizations and referrals, and processing sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care ministry providing primary and specialty care in Indiana and Illinois. The organization describes a team-based approach to care and offers professional development opportunities and an enhanced benefits package. The posting describes a consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off, while also noting varied shifts and locations.

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) through the American Heart Association.
• A listed medical assistant credential: RMA through American Allied Health; CMA through AAMA; RMA through AMT; RMA through the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA through NAHP; NCMA through NCCT; or CCMA through NHA.

Responsibilities

• Support providers and staff across multiple ambulatory clinics in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter patient information and document care in the electronic medical record system.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Room patients; take vital signs; obtain comprehensive medical histories; and complete medication reconciliation under RN or provider supervision.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications under RN or provider supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing under RN or provider supervision.
• Gather information from internal and external customers and communicate it by phone, electronic messaging, and in person.
• Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations and referrals.
• Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.
• Travel to regional offices as required.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be available to eligible candidates.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure intended to reward experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
• Consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off, as described in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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