Medical Assistant II Physician Practice
About The Position
The Medical Assistant II supports clinical duties for 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 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 completing medication reconciliation under the supervision of an RN or provider. The Medical Assistant gathers requirements from internal and external customers and provides information 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. Franciscan describes this position as having a consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off. Travel is required. The employer notes professional development opportunities and an enhanced benefits package, and says a sign-on bonus may be available to eligible candidates.
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.
- One of the listed medical assistant credentials: 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.
- Ability to travel; travel is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
- Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
- Enter information into the electronic medical record system.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
- Room patients, take vital signs, obtain medical histories, and document patient care in the electronic medical record.
- Administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and complete medication reconciliation 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 to eligible candidates.
- Consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off work.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure intended to reward experience and expertise.
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
