Medical Assistant-Float-Cardio-FTE 1.0

Franciscan Alliance•Munster, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant-Float provides clinical support across multiple clinics at FPN Munster. The role assists providers and staff with coordinating patient care, 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. This position provides direct patient care in a busy outpatient clinic, including patient rooming, vital signs, medical-history documentation, and support for efficient patient flow. The role also performs clinical procedures and supports patient-care coordination and follow-up. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel is 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, or five years of medical assistant experience in lieu of the program.
Basic Life Support certification 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, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants); CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants); NRCMA (National Association for Health Professionals); NCMA (National Center for Competency Testing); or CCMA (National Healthcareer Association or National Performance Specialists).
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.

Responsibilities

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