Medical Assistant-Cardio-1.0 FTE

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Munster, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and staff in coordinating patient care across clinical duties in an outpatient cardiology clinic. The role includes scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, entering information into the electronic medical record, and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers. The position provides direct patient care in a busy outpatient setting, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, and supporting patient flow. Clinical duties include manual blood pressure readings, pulse oximetry, EKG placement, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and administering vaccines, injections, and medications as directed. The Medical Assistant also supports care coordination through medication reconciliation, referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill requests, and follow-up activities. The role requires accurate EMR documentation, effective communication, and compassionate, patient-centered service. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel is never or rarely required. A sign-on bonus may be available; eligibility should be discussed with a Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medical Assisting program; in lieu of the program, five years of medical assistant experience is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
Obtain one of the listed medical assistant certifications within six months of hire: RMA (American Allied Health), CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), RMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), NRCMA (NAHP), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA), or CCMA (NPS).
Maintain a personal stethoscope.
Demonstrate critical thinking, organizational, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant experience; outpatient clinic experience is preferred.
Proficiency in manual vital signs, EKG placement, and phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and documenting medical histories.
Support efficient patient flow.
Perform manual blood pressure readings, pulse oximetry, EKG placement, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
Administer vaccines, injections, and medications as directed.
Coordinate patient care through medication reconciliation, referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill requests, and follow-up activities.
Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record and maintain continuity of care.
Schedule appointments and carry out physician orders for laboratory testing.
Communicate with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members, providing exceptional customer service.
Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.