Medical Assistant

Franciscan Health • Michigan City, IN

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Urgent Care is cross-trained to perform a blend of administrative and clinical duties while working closely with providers, the office supervisor, and the practice manager. The role delivers professional, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient environment at Franklin Street Express Care And Working Well in Michigan City, Indiana.

The Medical Assistant delivers direct patient care in outpatient clinics, including taking vital signs and histories, documenting visits, administering vaccines and medications, drawing blood, running tests, and assisting with medication reconciliation under supervision. The role also receives and documents requests from internal and external customers and responds professionally by phone, electronic message, or in person.

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 within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain one of the specified medical assistant certifications within six months of hire: 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 National Performance Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with providers, the office supervisor, and the practice manager while performing clinical and administrative duties.
• Deliver direct patient care in outpatient clinics.
• Take patient vital signs and histories and document visits.
• Administer vaccines and medications, draw blood, and run tests.
• Help with medication reconciliation under supervision.
• Receive and document requests from internal and external customers.
• Respond professionally to requests by phone, electronic message, or in person.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available in the benefits section of the career site.

What This Job Offers

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