Medical Assistant

Franciscan Health • Munster, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports clinical duties across multiple ambulatory clinics, assisting providers and staff with coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, entering information in 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 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 also gathers requirements from internal and external customers and communicates information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person. The position initiates and follows through on prior authorizations and referrals, and processes sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

The position is based at Munster Family Wellness Center in Munster, Indiana. It is a 40-hour-per-week day-shift role, Monday through Friday, with no weekends. The clinic may open as early as 8:00 a.m. and close as late as 8:00 p.m. 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 from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Within six months of hire, hold one of the listed certifications: RMA from American Allied Health; CMA from AAMA; RMA from AMT; RMA from the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA from NAHP; NCMA from NCCT; CCMA from NHA; or CCMA from NPS.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter information in the electronic medical record and 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, and 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 that rewards experience and expertise.
• Observed holidays off work.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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