Medical Assistant Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Chesterton, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health’s Medical Assistant supports providers and staff across multiple ambulatory clinics, helping coordinate patient care and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers. The position floats to regional offices in the Chesterton area and involves varied locations and schedules. Employees work an 8-hour shift within operational hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; hours and days vary. The posting describes a consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off.

In outpatient settings, the Medical Assistant may room patients, take vital signs, obtain medical histories, document care in the electronic medical record, administer vaccines, injections, and medications, perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, and complete medication reconciliation under the supervision of an RN or provider. The role also involves gathering information from internal and external customers; responding by phone, electronic message, and in person; and handling prior authorizations, referrals, sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed. Travel of up to 50% is 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 through the American Heart Association.
• A medical assistant credential from one of the listed certifying organizations, including RMA, CMA, NRCMA, NCMA, or CCMA credentials.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to adapt to different work styles.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care across multiple ambulatory clinics.
• Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter information into the electronic medical record system.
• Room patients, take vital signs, obtain medical histories, and document patient care.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and reconcile medications 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.
• Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Travel to regional offices in the Chesterton area as required.

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 intended to reward experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
• Consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off work.

What This Job Offers

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