Medical Assistant-Urology- 1.0 FTE

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Dyer, IN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and staff in coordinating patient care across ambulatory clinics. The role assists with scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for lab testing, documenting information in the electronic medical record, and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.

In outpatient settings, the Medical Assistant may room patients; take vital signs and medical histories; document care in the electronic medical record; administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and reconcile medications under the supervision of an RN or provider. The role also gathers requirements from internal and external customers and provides information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person. Additional duties include initiating and following through on prior authorizations and referrals, and processing sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

This is a 40-hour-per-week day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Shifts may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:00 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) through 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).

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for lab testing.
• Enter information in the electronic medical record and document patient care.
• Serve as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Room patients, take vital signs, obtain medical histories, and provide direct patient care in outpatient settings.
• 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be available to eligible candidates.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package with pay structure that rewards experience and expertise.
• Consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off work.
• Eligible employees have access to comprehensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

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