Medical Assistant or LPN

Franciscan Alliance • Greenwood, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is hiring a Medical Assistant or LPN for Southeast Family Medicine in Greenwood, Indiana. The role supports clinical duties in an ambulatory clinic by helping coordinate patient care, scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, documenting information in the electronic medical record, and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.

The position provides direct patient care in an outpatient setting. Duties may include rooming patients; taking vital signs and comprehensive medical histories; documenting care in the electronic medical record; administering vaccines, injections, and medications; performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and medication reconciliation under the supervision of an RN or provider. The employee also gathers information from internal and external customers and responds by phone, electronic message, or 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 with primary and specialty care physician groups in Indiana and Illinois. Its stated values include Respect for Life, Fidelity to Our Mission, Compassionate Concern, Joyful Service, and Christian Stewardship. The organization describes its providers as working in a team-based approach to care.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and schedule appointments.
• Execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter and document information in the electronic medical record.
• 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 the supervision of an RN or provider.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing under the supervision of an RN or provider.
• Perform medication reconciliation under the supervision of an RN or provider.
• Gather requirements from internal and external customers and provide information by phone, electronic messaging, or 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 pay structure that rewards experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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