Medical Assistant or LPN

Franciscan Alliance • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is hiring a Medical Assistant or LPN to support a variety of clinical duties across multiple ambulatory clinics. The role helps providers and staff coordinate patient care, schedule appointments, carry out physician orders for laboratory testing, enter information in the electronic medical record, and serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.

The position 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 reconciling medications under the supervision of an RN or provider. The role also gathers information from internal and external customers and communicates 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.

The role floats to regional offices in Indianapolis and Mooresville, with travel required up to 50%. The stated schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a consistent day shift and observed holidays off.

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 from the American Heart Association.
• One of the following medical assistant 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).
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments.
• Carry out physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter information in the electronic medical record.
• Serve as a liaison between 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 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.
• Float to regional offices in Indianapolis and Mooresville.

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 that rewards experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
• Consistent day shift schedule and observed holidays off work.

What This Job Offers

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