Medical Assistant II Physician Practice
About The Position
The Medical Assistant II supports multiple ambulatory clinics by assisting providers and staff in coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for lab testing, entering information into the electronic medical record, 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 comprehensive 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. Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups throughout Indiana. The organization describes its mission and values as Respect for Life, Fidelity to Our Mission, Compassionate Concern, Joyful Service, and Christian Stewardship. This position is at the 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 listed credentials: RMA from American Allied Health; CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants; RMA from American Medical Technologists; RMA from the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA from the National Association for Health Professionals; NCMA from the National Center for Competency Testing; or CCMA from the National Healthcareer Association.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
- Schedule appointments.
- Execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
- Enter information into the electronic medical record system.
- Serve as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.
- 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 under the supervision of an RN or provider.
- Reconcile medications under the supervision of an RN or provider.
- 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; eligibility should be discussed with a Talent Acquisition Advisor.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure intended to reward experience and expertise.
- Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits; details are available on the company career site.
- Consistent weekday day-shift schedule and observed holidays off work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
