Medical Assistant-Cardio-1.0 FTE

Franciscan Alliance•Munster, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical duties in its outpatient cardiology clinic at the Munster Campus. The role assists providers and staff with coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, documenting information in the electronic medical record (EMR), and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, supports efficient clinic flow, performs clinical procedures, and helps coordinate follow-up care. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a medical assisting program, or five years of medical assistant experience in lieu of the program. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire. One of the listed medical assistant certifications is required within six months of hire. 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. Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care ministry with hospitals and physician groups throughout Indiana, and describes its care as grounded in its mission and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a medical assisting program; five years of medical assistant experience may be substituted for the program requirement.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
Obtain one of the specified 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).
Medical Assistant experience.
Maintain a personal stethoscope.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Outpatient clinic experience.
Proficiency in manual vital signs, EKG placement, and phlebotomy.
Strong critical thinking, organizational, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in a busy outpatient clinic, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, and supporting efficient patient flow.
Perform clinical duties including manual blood pressure readings, pulse oximetry, EKG placement, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and administering vaccines, injections, and medications as directed.
Coordinate patient care through medication reconciliation, referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refill requests, and other follow-up activities.
Use the electronic medical record to accurately document patient information and maintain continuity of care.
Communicate with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members while delivering customer service.
Assist providers and staff with care coordination, appointment scheduling, physician orders for laboratory testing, and communication among patients, coworkers, and providers.