Medical Assistant-Urology- 1.0 FTE

Franciscan Alliance • Dyer, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports clinical duties for ambulatory clinics and helps providers and staff coordinate patient care. The role schedules appointments, carries out physician orders for laboratory testing, enters information into the electronic medical record, and serves as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers. In outpatient settings, duties may include rooming patients; taking vital signs and comprehensive medical histories; documenting care in the electronic medical record; administering vaccines, injections, and medications; performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and reconciling medications under RN or provider supervision. The position also gathers requirements from internal and external customers and provides information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person. It initiates and follows through on prior authorizations and referrals, and processes sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

This is a 1.0 FTE position consisting of 40 hours per week. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with no weekends; shifts may start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:00 p.m. Observed holidays are off. Travel is never or rarely required. The role is based at the Dyer Main Street Medical Building in Dyer, Indiana.

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 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

• Coordinate patient care with providers and staff.
• Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter patient information and document care in the electronic medical record.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Room patients and take vital signs and comprehensive medical histories.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications under RN or provider supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing under RN or provider supervision.
• 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; eligibility should be confirmed with a Talent Acquisition Advisor.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure intended to reward experience and expertise.
• Consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits; an overview is available on the company career site.

What This Job Offers

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