Medical Assistant

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Munster, IN

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Munster Campus. In this role, you will be crucial in supporting various clinical duties across multiple ambulatory clinics. You will assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care, managing appointments, executing physician orders for lab testing, and entering patient information into the electronic medical record system. This position also serves as a key liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers, ensuring smooth communication and efficient patient flow. Franciscan Health is a non-profit healthcare ministry committed to compassionate care, with a strong set of values that guide our operations. We are one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the Midwest, with over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers, fostering a team approach to care across our many recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a Medical Assisting Program OR 5 years of medical assistant experience
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health OR Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Performance Specialists (NPS)

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Taking vitals
• Obtaining a comprehensive medical history
• Documenting patient care via electronic medical record
• Administering vaccines, injections, and medications
• Performing phlebotomy
• Conducting point of care testing
• Performing medication reconciliation under the supervision of RN/Provider
• Gathering requirements from internal and external customers and providing information via phone, electronic messaging, and in person
• Initiating and following through on prior authorizations, referrals, and processing sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus Available
• Consistent day shift schedule
• Observed holidays off work
• Professional development opportunities
• Enhanced benefits package
• Pay structure to reward experience and expertise

What This Job Offers

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