Medical Assistant

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Crown Point, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses while helping patients feel comfortable. The role involves preparing care areas, documenting patient care, handling laboratory specimens and paperwork, assisting with medications and immunizations under supervision, and supporting patient education and follow-up. The position is at Franciscan Point Crown Point in Crown Point, Indiana. The schedule includes Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., and Saturdays, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 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.
One of the listed medical assistant credentials: RMA from American Allied Health; CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants; RMA from American Medical Technologists; RMA from the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA from the National Association for Health Professionals; NCMA from the National Center for Competency Testing; or CCMA from the National Healthcareer Association.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination and treatment areas.
Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
Collect, complete, and process laboratory specimens and required paperwork.
Prepare and administer medications and immunizations under the supervision of an RN or provider.
Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.
Provide patient education.
Assist providers with screening and follow-up on patient test results.